That's a difficult situation, Coach.

I don't know Michigan's laws, so I can't help with any specific advice. I will say this: When you say that the water flows on a natural course into "wetlands," you could be opening up a completely different can of worms.

The feds can control water use that affects "wetlands" as defined by federal statutes. I'm not sure if the water course going through your land would apply, but it's worth finding out.

"Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."