Many soil types in Hillsdale County are poorly to somewhat poorly drained. Artificial drainage with open ditches or buried tile lines are necessary in order to make farming possible. See soil survey (hard copy) to determine soils that have drainage problems.
For more information follow these links to the Land Use Planning Information Area:
Impervious Surfaces
Non-point Source Pollution
Septic Systems
Soil Basics
Soil Erosion
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