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Hickory Creek Watershed
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission (SWMPC) and the Village of Stevensville hosted a meeting on September 30, 2010 to discuss the water and habitat quality of Hickory Creek and what can be done to improve it. The group has formed a partnership of interested citizens, county and state agencies, non-profit organizations and the townships, cities and villages who have land or an interest in the Hickory Creek Watershed.
The Partnership is open to anyone that is interested. If you are interested and want to be involved, please contact Marcy Hamilton at hamiltonm@swmpc.org.
Municipalities with land that drains into Hickory Creek include:
- Baroda Township
- Baroda Village
- Buchanan Township
- Lake Township
- Lincoln Township
- Oronoko Township
- Royalton Township
- Shoreham Village
- Stevensville Village
- St. Joseph City
- St. Joseph Township
- Weesaw Township
Click here to view an interactive map.
Press Release on Hickory Creek
In the News: Water Trail In The Works For Hickory Creek
On August 3rd, 2013 there was a Hickory Creek Community Festival in Stevensville, MI. This event was hosted by Miss Stevensville and the Court and the Hickory Creek Watershed Partnership. We had a creek clean up where volunteers picked up trash from Hickory Creek. We also had free well water testing, activities for kids, and information on water quality tips for homeowners.
Click here to view the press release!
View SWMPC's presentation from the September 30, 2010 meeting.
Read past studies pertaining to the Lower St. Joseph River Watershed and Hickory Creek Watershed:
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber Assessment for Stevensville Village
Meeting Summaries:
Education Committee Meetings Summaries:
Resolution:
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE HICKORY CREEK WATER TRAIL
The Hickory Creek Watershed is a sub watershed of the St. Joseph River Watershed. For more information on the St. Joseph River Watershed visit these sites:
Friends of the St. Joe River Association
If you are interested in learning more and/or becoming involved to help improve Hickory Creek, please contact Marcy Hamilton at hamiltonm@swmpc.org or 269-925-1137 x1525.
Phone: 269.925.1137 Fax: 269.925.0288