Natural River Zoning

• Michigan's Natural Rivers program is a river protection effort that protects the natural quality of select river systems throughout the state by regulating their use and development through zoning rules.  The Natural Rivers Program was developed to preserve, protect, and enhance our state's finest river systems for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations by allowing property owners their right to reasonable development, while protecting Michigan's unique river resources.

• There are 16 designated Natural River systems in Michigan. The designation includes the mainstream, as well as most of the tributaries. 

• Find more information here: www.michigan.gov/dnrnaturalrivers