Lansing Wellhead Protection Team

DIY: Build a Rain Barrel and Reduce Runoff
Capture rain, save water, and reduce stormwater runoff! Building your own rain barrel is easy and eco-friendly. Learn how to get started and protect local waterways.

Link🔗: https://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/projects/how-to-make-rain-barrel/

Your Garden and Groundwater: Surprising Connections
Your garden choices affect groundwater! Native plants and smart watering protect groundwater and reduce pollution. Make a difference right at home—learn how!

Link🔗 https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/protecting_michigans_waters_what_can_you_do

5 Native Plants That Help Groundwater

1. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) – Pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant.
2. Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) – Attracts hummingbirds, thrives in shade.
3. Butterfly W**d (Asclepias tuberosa) – Bright orange blooms, supports monarchs.
4. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – Easy to grow, long-blooming yellow flowers.
5. Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) – Ornamental grass with year-round interest.

These plants support native wildlife and require less water and maintenance than non-natives.

Come visit our Wellhead Protection FUN banner at the Lansing Lugnuts stadium this summer by the children's play area!

Thank you Lansing Lugnuts for protecting our Lansing drinking water for today and tomorrow!!

Take a picture with banner and tag us!

5 Native Plants That Help Groundwater

1. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) – Pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant.
2. Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) – Attracts hummingbirds, thrives in shade.
3. Butterfly W**d (Asclepias tuberosa) – Bright orange blooms, supports monarchs.
4. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – Easy to grow, long-blooming yellow flowers.
5. Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) – Ornamental grass with year-round interest.

These plants support native wildlife and require less water and maintenance than non-natives.

This picture is of Purple coneflower.

Thoughtfully Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives in Service

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave souls who gave their lives in service to our country. As we visit and care for their graves, let’s preserve their memory and the country they fought to protect.

🌿 Use biodegradable flowers
♻️ Avoid plastic decorations
🌱 Pull weeds by hand instead of using chemicals
🌼 Choose native plants to beautify memorials

Protecting Groundwater When Washing Vehicles

Wash vehicles on the lawn using eco-friendly soap so the water soaks into the ground not the storm drain. Small actions make a big difference!

What can you do during Drinking Water Week?

Smart Lawn Care: Fertilizer and Water Protection

Protect your yard and your drinking water!

Use smart lawn care—apply fertilizer responsibly and avoid overwatering. Healthier lawns, cleaner waterways. Learn how with local tips and tools. Home Lawns - Gardening in Michigan

It is DRINKING WATER WEEK!

Our team is highlighting how Lansing’s drinking water comes from deep groundwater wells in the Saginaw aquifer that must be carefully protected from potential contaminants.

The Lansing Wellhead Protection Team works with local agencies to identify risks—such as abandoned wells, leaking tanks, or improper chemical storage—and implement strategies that keep our groundwater clean.

By learning how our wellhead protection areas function and making informed choices at home and in our community, we can all help safeguard safe, reliable drinking water for the future.

Check out our Lansing Wellhead Protection Program Plan here
➡️https://www.lansingmi.gov/841/Projects
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What are Wellhead Protection Areas?

A Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) is the area around a drinking water well where groundwater flows toward it and could carry contaminants. Protecting this area helps keep drinking water safe by preventing pollution from reaching the well.