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Tri-County works to ensure the economic vitality and meaningful development of the region's urban and rural communities through inclusive, comprehensive, and strategic planning. We collaborate and exchange resources with a variety of regional stakeholders from public, private, and nonprofit industries. Economic Growth & Quality of Life Planning Areas Talent & Workforce Development Placemaking & the Arts Urban & Rural Development Housing Recreational Access & Greenspace Hazard Mitigation (Disaster Preparedness) Economic Resiliency Quick Links & Resources Tri-County RPC Community Development Planning Projects MI Capital Region Data Dashboard Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity Initiative (GLRPI) Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Michigan Small Business Development Center MSU Center for Regional Economic Innovation Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Capital Area Michigan Works! U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Teach. Talent. Thrive. (T3) Lansing 5:01 Arts Council of Greater Lansing Largest Employers in the Region Greater Lansing Michigan Convention & Visitors Bureau Pure Michigan About Our Community Development Program The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission works to ensure the economic vitality and meaningful development of the region's urban and rural communities through inclusive, comprehensive, and strategic planning. We collaborate and exchange resources with a variety of regional stakeholders from public, private, and nonprofit industries to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and play throughout the Greater Lansing area. Tri-County takes a different approach to planning for our economy and community development, connecting partners in transit, land use, environment, local government, talent and workforce development, and the arts to bring new ideas to the table and build a regional blueprint that will create prosperous, resilient, and sustainable communities. Since 1986, Tri-County has been designated as an Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). This designation allows Tri-County to receive planning grant dollars from EDA and provides every municipality within the three-county region eligibility for EDA's different investment programs : Public Works and Economic Development Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Research and National Technical Assistance Local Technical Assistance Planning Program University Center Economic Development, and Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms MI Capital Region Data Dashboard Your hub for the latest demographic, economic, and workforce data for Michigan's capital region. Learn More Regional Housing Plan & Data Learn how we're assessing our regional housing trends and working with partners to address our needs! Learn More Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy We are updating our 5-year strategy for the region's economic prosperity! View our current plan now. Learn More Plans & Documents View plans, projects, tools, technical studies, and operational documents for our economic and land use programming. Learn More

The CCC is comprised of community leaders representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations in the region. The Committee provides an opportunity for community partners to discuss and provide feedback on regionally significant projects, planning initiatives, and developments. Back to Committees Community Coordinating Committee The Community Coordinating Committee (CCC) was formed by the TCRPC Board of Commissioners in May 2018 to obtain more diversified input during the planning process and stimulate conversation among community organizations. The CCC is comprised of community leaders representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations in the region. The Committee provides an opportunity for community partners to discuss and provide feedback on regionally significant projects, planning initiatives, and developments. The CCC does not set policy, supervise staff, or lobby any legislative body. The Board may consider recommendations and comments from the CCC. The CCC will meet quarterly and/or as needed. Meetings will be posted on the calendar as they are determined. Members Agendas & Minutes

Search this page for plans, projects, studies, and other documents for our transportation, environmental, and community development programs. PROJECT & DOCUMENT LIBRARY TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS & PROJECTS Annual Listings of Obligated (Funded) Transportation Projects Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTP) Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) REO Bus Restoration Project (2025) Capital Corridor Project (2014) Evaluating Traffic Impact Studies (1994) Greater Lansing Trails Plan Regional Growth: Choices for our Future (2005) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future Poster (2005) Regional ITS Architecture and Deployment Plan (2011) Regional Transportation Safety Plan (2016) Water Trail Development Plan (2019) REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSIT & MOBILITY PLANS CATA Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and Appendices (2021) CATA Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan (2022) Coordinated Mobility Plan: Prosperity Region 7 (2016) Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan (2024) Mobility Management for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Report (2013) Mobility Management Report Supplements (2013) Regional Transit Mobility Report (2015) Poster: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018) Report: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018) Tri-County Regional Transit Development Plan (2015) AGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROCESSES Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policies & Procedures Bylaws Public Participation Plan Stakeholder Engagement (Consultation) Process Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan Unified Planning Work Program Regional Work Program MPO Planning Area Boundary Federal Certification Agreements & Memoranda of Understanding Transportation Performance Measures Congestion Management Process (2017) Economic and Demographic Outlook for Michigan Through 2050 Environmental Justice Analysis (2018) Environmental Mitigation Process (2018) System Performance Report (2018) Tri-County Travel Demand Model Update (2018) STATE PLANS & PROJECTS 2025 Michigan's Roads and Bridges Annual Report Guide to the Michigan Department of Transportation (2021) State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) (2023-2026) Five-Year Transportation Program (2024-2028) State Long-Range Transportation Plan: Michigan Mobility 2045 Coast‐To‐Coast Passenger Rail Ridership and Cost Estimate Study (2016) I-496/US-127 MDOT Study (2016) MDOT Initial Transportation Asset Management Plan (2022) Michigan Infrastructure Asset Management Pilot Report (2018) MDOT Projects and Studies MDOT Programs MDOT Road and Bridge Design Publications MDOT News and Information ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES Tri-County Water Policies & Programs Guide Lansing Metropolitan Area Groundwater Management Plan (1982) Groundwater Survey Report for Michigan Capital Region Presentation: Groundwater Quality Assessment for Ingham County (2019) Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management Annual Reports Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management MOA Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management Newsletters Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management's Public Education Plan (2025) Greater Lansing Regional Committee for Stormwater Management’s Public Participation Plan (2025) Greening Mid-Michigan: A Vision for Green Infrastructure (2010) Tri-County Regional Water Feasibility Study (1992) Looking Glass River Watershed Management Plan Middle Grand River Water Trail Development Plan Middle Grand River Watershed Management Plan (2015) Red Cedar River Corridor Trail Plan Red Cedar River Corridor Trail Plan Video Red Cedar River Watershed Management Plan (2015) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for Conservation Districts (2016) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for Planners (2016) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for Politicians (2016) Video: Greening Mid-Michigan for the Public (2016) ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Regional Housing Action Plan (2023) MI Capital Region Data Dashboard Greater Lansing Trails Plan (2023) Regional Economic Resiliency Strategy (2022) Regional Economic Impact Analysis (2021) Creative 517: A Cultural Economic Development Plan for the Tri-County Region (2019) Economic Development Revitalization Toolkit (2015) Michigan Avenue/Grand River Avenue Design Charrette Mid-Michigan Health Impact Assessment Tool Mid-Michigan Program for Greater Sustainability Mid-Michigan Rural Historic Structure Preservation Plan Mid-Michigan Study of Affordable Housing Region 7 5-Year Prosperity Plan (2014 CATALYST Report) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future (2005) Regional Growth: Choices for our Future Poster (2005) State of the Region Report (2014) The Capitol Corridor Project (2014) Poster: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018) Report: Transit Demand & Economic Prosperity Study (2018) Tri-County 5-Year Regional Affordable Housing Plan Tri-County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2015, 2023) Urban Service Management Study ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS & PUBLICATIONS TCRPC Audit (2024) Agency-Wide Work 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Visit our resources page for a deeper dive into the importance of groundwater, or check out our educational resources section for activities (and printable fact sheets) designed to educate groundwater guardians of all ages!​ Learn More About Groundwater Visit the following websites for a deeper dive into the importance of groundwater, or check out our educational resources section for activities (and printable fact sheets) designed to educate groundwater guardians of all ages! American Groundwater Trust Definitions and Explanations An Important Rural Resource, Understanding Groundwater Groundwater Foundation – What is Groundwater? NGWA - Groundwater Fundamentals Well & Septic Maintenance Because drinking wells are a direct link to our groundwater, it’s important to keep in mind what materials and objects we bring into close proximity to them. Many common and necessary household chemicals can impact the safety of your well water, and it’s especially important to consider the location of your septic system if you have one. Refer to this helpful well-siting diagram based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations and check out our resources section for more information! Anchor 1 WATER QUALITY TESTING This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you. WATER QUALITY TESTING WELL INSPECTION This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you. WELL INSPECTION SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you. SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION SEPTIC SYSTEM PUMPING This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you. SEPTIC SYSTEM PUMPING More Resources for... Events | Meeting Materials | Resources for Residents & Public Officials | News Updates Learn More About Groundwater Groundwater Management Board ABOUT RESOURCES HOT TOPICS GET INVOLVED Learn More About Groundwater Visit the following websites for a deeper dive into the importance of groundwater, or check out our educational resources section for activities (and printable fact sheets) designed to educate groundwater guardians of all ages! American Groundwater Trust Definitions and Explanations An Important Rural Resource, Understanding Groundwater The Groundwater Foundation USGS : What is Groundwater? Groundwater Glossary National Ground Water Association - Groundwater Fundamentals American Water Works Association American Water Works Association Michigan Section Michigan Groundwater: The Basics Well & Septic Maintenance Well & Septic Maintenance Because drinking wells are a direct link to our groundwater, it’s important to keep in mind what materials and objects we bring into close proximity to them. Many common and necessary household chemicals can impact the safety of your well water, and it’s especially important to consider the location of your septic system if you have one. Refer to this helpful well-siting diagram based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations and check out our resources section for more information! WATER QUALITY TESTING Test your water quality once every spring! LEARN MORE WELL INSPECTION Have your well inspected annually! LEARN MORE SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION Inspect your septic system every 3 years! LEARN MORE Have your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years! LEARN MORE SEPTIC SYSTEM PUMPING Resources More Resources for... Rural Communities & Private Well Owners Like many other household appliances, owning a private drinking well on your property requires regular maintenance and care. Though government standards regulate public water suppliers, a homeowner with a private well is responsible for their water and the upkeep of the infrastructure that goes along with it. This means keeping up with regular maintenance of your drinking well components and monitoring your water quality. Check out this video to learn more about how wells work, and navigate the links below for helpful information and assistance in maintaining your well year-round. What to Know About Private Wells Michigan Well Records System: Wellogic NGWA Well Owners Guide Water Systems Council – Well Diagram Enroll in a Private Well Class CDC Drinking Water – Private Wells Wellhead Protection Viewer Testing Private Wells and Water Quality Be Well Informed Tool: Understanding Your Water Testing Results NebGuide Drinking Water – Testing for Quality EGLE Drinking Water Testing Water Research Center – Private Well Owner Online Water Quality & Drinking Water Problems EGLE Drinking Water Concern System Eaton County Conservation District Testing Form Private Well Financing and Construction Well Financing Private Well Assistance & Low Interest Loans EGLE Well Construction Contractors Directory Abandoned Wells EGLE Abandoned Well FAQ Michigan Abandoned Water Well Plugging Manual Caring for Your Septic System Septic systems are an important part of your household water system and require specific maintenance and consideration. Ensuring your septic system is well-maintained allows the used or soiled water from your home to be filtered and returned to its original groundwater source, maintaining the quality of drinking water for the entire community. Follow the links below for quick tips, county-specific guidance, and helpful maintenance information on homeowner septic systems. Clinton County – Mid Michigan DHD Well and Septic Eaton County DHHS Environmental Health Ingham County ARPA Well and Septic Program Ingham County DHHS Well and Septic Michigan Saves - Find Your Contractor Michigan Septic Replacement Loan Program Rural Septic System Checklist Septic Care Explore the Do's and Don'ts of Septic Systems Urban Communities: Find Your Local Provider Major Public Water Providers Lansing Board of Water and Light East Lansing Meridian Township Water and Sewer Authority Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning & Facilities West Side Water City of Williamston Delta Township Village of Webberville GMB Water Quality Report Public Water Recommendations & Information Drinking Water by the Numbers EGLE Drinking Water Concern System CDC Community Water Treatment Understanding Your Water Quality Report Michigan Water Infrastructure Funding and Finance Dashboard Public Officials & Community Leaders The following resources offer specific information regarding several groundwater-related topics that may be relevant for local leaders and policymakers to consider when making choices or recommendations for their communities. Contact us with any questions, concerns, or inquires about additional topics that may be of interest to our regional municipalities. Managing Water for Health in a Changing Climate Michigan PFAS Action Response Team MI Water Navigator – Water Infrastructure Helpdesk MPART Sampling Guidance Smart Salting for Property Management Manual Statewide chloride resources | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Sampling Zoning Amendments and Program for Groundwater Protection Community Members Be Well Informed Clean Sweep Program: Old Pesticides and Herbicides Drop-Off Cleaning Your Aerators Department of Health & Human Services Resources GMB Branded Materials Sign Out Sheet Groundwater Surveying in Michigan Capital Region Home Water Treatment Ingham County Point of Sale Brochure What is an Abandoned Well? Rural & Private Well Owner Resources Caring for Your Septic System Urban Water: Find Your Provider Resources for Public Officials Resources for Community Members Educational Resources Educational Resources Educating residents, community leaders, and future groundwater guardians means that we can ALL enjoy clean drinking water for years to come. Check out these resources for fun and engaging activities, lesson plans, and fact sheets. Aquifer in a Cup Build a Three-Pump Shared Aquifer Model EGLE Classroom: Community Water Supply EGLE Classroom: Resource Lending Station Incredible Journey - Water Cycle Activity Lansing Wellhead Protection StoryMap Memory Mayhem: A Groundwater Puzzle Game The Aquifer Game The Groundwater Game Wellhead Wonders The Groundwater Management Board has a wide variety of display items and outreach materials for communities to use for community events or everyday use. Please fill out a GMB Branded Materials Sign Out Sheet and email it to migroundwater@mitcrpc.org . The Groundwater Management Board is supported and managed by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission CONTACT INFORMATION 3135 Pine Tree Rd. | Suite 2C | Lansing, MI 48911 | Directions P: (517) 999-8912 | Email Us CONNECT WITH US STAY IN TOUCH SUBSCRIBE © 2020 by the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission. All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Accessibility | FOIA | Sitemap

The Greater Lansing region is home to incredible recreational and natural assets, and the Grand River is no exception. At 262 miles, the Grand River is the longest river in Michigan and its watershed is the second largest at 5,572 square miles. HOME > PROGRAMS & SERVICES > ENVIRONMENT > PLANNING AREAS > WATER TRAILS All Program Planning Areas Water Trails Environment & Natural Resources Water Resources Water Trails Infrastructure Resilience Air Quality Green Infrastructure Energy The Greater Lansing region is home to incredible recreational and natural assets, and the Grand River is no exception. At 252 miles, the Grand River is the longest river in Michigan and its watershed is the second largest at 5,572 square miles. It is the most populated watershed in the state with more than 1.5 million people living within its boundaries, and thousands more visit and use the Grand River every year. The Grand River is comprised of three sections, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Grand. The Middle Grand, the portion that resides within our tri-county region, is defined as the Grand River from Eaton Rapids to Lyons, and includes the entire watersheds of the Maple, Looking Glass and Red Cedar rivers. Watershed Events What Is a Water Trail? In December of 2018, the Middle Grand River was selected by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as one of the first waterways in Michigan to be a state-designated water trail . A water trail is any route along a river, lake, or bay that is specifically designed for the use of small boats such as kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, etc., and has developed access and launch points accessible to the public. The Middle Grand River Water Trail, which extends 87 miles throughout Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Ionia counties, has 33 access sites that provide a variety of experiences for paddlers of all experience levels. Water trails, or blueways, are similar to hiking and biking trails, also known as greenways. They are more than recreational assets - they support tourism, encourage exercise and healthy outdoor activities, promote appreciation and protection of our natural resources, and connect us to community assets and public spaces. Visitors and residents in the tri-county region can enjoy paddling along the Middle Grand River Water Trail, Red Cedar River Water Trail, and Looking Glass River. A variety of paddling events, river cleanups, and educational seminars are held to protect these wild and scenic resources. Middle Grand River Water Trail Map Water Trail Map By using the Middle Grand River Water Trail Map, you agree not to hold the creators of this map liable for any loss, damage, or injury that may occur because you used this information. All information on the interactive water trail map is subject to change. It is not a substitute for your use of reasonable care or up-to-date knowledge of river conditions. Make your own evaluation of the water, current, portages, weather, and hazards. Wear a properly fastened life jacket, be sure you are informed on water safety and paddling techniques, and plan routes appropriate for your skills. View Full Map Created by Tri-County RPC for Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds . Explore the new printed Middle Grand River Water Trail map for an overview of the trail and descriptions of amenities at access sites, suggested tours, dams, areas of caution, paddling etiquette, local attractions, and the history of the Middle Grand River Water Trail. Visit a trail town partner to obtain your own printed map! Click on each image to enlarge or click here to download. Created in partnership with the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds . Partnering Together The Middle Grand River Water Trail's state designation was thanks to a partnership between Tri-County and the Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds (MGROW) . Together, we created a water trail development plan aimed at improving the Middle Grand River's connectivity, accessibility, and quality. In the fall of 2024, all 252 miles of the Grand River became designated as a state water trail, linking the Lower Grand River Water Trail to the Middle Grand River Water Trail and the Upper Grand River Water Trail. We continue to work on national water trail designation and integrating Middle Grand River tributaries into the water trail effort in hopes of developing water trails on the Red Cedar, Looking Glass, and Maple Rivers. Learn more about MGROW and their partnership with the Upper and Lower Grand River here .

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