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Stream monitoring data shows Honey Creek is in fair condition overall, but increasing development and impervious surface in the Honey Creekshed may be negatively impacting stream communities.
Source: Huron River Watershed Council |
About Honey Creekshed
The Honey Creek watershed, located almost entirely in Scio Township, covers twenty-three square miles and is the second largest basin in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. The main stem of the creek is about nine miles long and flows mostly northeast from the headwaters in farmland, through rural residences, into residential and commercial development, before finally reaching the Huron River. Although the land within the watershed is primarily agricultural, it is becoming urbanized rapidly. From 2000-2008, the population of Scio Township increased by 22 percent (SEMCOG 2008).
State of Our Environment
Huron River Watershed Council volunteers monitor three sites on Honey Creek. According to the Wiley Stream Health Model, two sites are in fair condition and one site is in poor condition. The streambed is predominately soft sediment and silt, with a distinct lack of hard material for aquatic insects to secure themselves on. The poor quality of in-stream habitat may account for the low macroinvertebrate population.
For more information
Find detailed information on Adopt-a-Stream monitoring sites in Honey Creekshed below.
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Updated December 1, 2009