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Southeast Michigan Headwaters Collaborative

The River Raisin at Ives Road Fen
Southeast Michigan contains the headwaters for many of
Michigan’s most important waterways, including the
River Raisin (above).
© D. Scott Boven

Headwater streams and associated wetland systems in Southern Michigan provide an important link between terrestrial uplands and downstream rivers, coastal wetlands, and the Great Lakes. By protecting our waterways, we can better preserve life for wildlife and people.

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Learn more about the importance of all rivers in Michigan.

The Southeastern Michigan headwaters region is an area of diverse topography, soils, and hydrology. From the northern portion of this region flows the Flint, Shiawassee, Huron, Clinton, and Rouge Rivers, while the Raisin, Kalamazoo, Grand, and two St. Joseph Rivers (one flowing westward, one eastward) all begin in the southern portion.

Southeast Michigan Headwaters Region