Stormwater

With numerous recent bouts of severe weather, managing stormwater is more critical than ever. The city of Ann Arbor will soon release its new Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, which will bring more eco-friendly infrastructure to the city. Rebekah Warren discussed the plan with Ann Arbor Water Quality Manager Jennifer Lawson.

Washtenaw County's rain garden system has filtered millions of gallons of stormwater runoff every year. Now, the program is expanding further into the county. Catie Wytychak from the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion and Ypsilanti's upcoming Fall River Day.

A creek on the west side of Ann Arbor is being restored to improve the city’s stormwater quality. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is changing its approach to its stormwater management to address growing challenges and community needs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

We often ask ourselves how we can make a difference in the health of our environment at home. One of the answers is to build a rain garden. There are now well over 1,000 rain gardens in Washtenaw County as the Water Resources Commissioner's Office has scaled a decentralized network to capture and filter stormwater. It's making a difference, and the effort will expand this year. WEMU's David Fair gets more details in a conversation with Rain Garden Coordinator, Susan Bryan.

The Ann Arbor City Council will get its first look at the next proposed budget tonight. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline is asking for financial help from the state and federal governments for rehabilitation of its sanitary sewer system. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor residents may be seeing hikes in their city utility rates later this year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking public input for its future stormwater management strategies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is offering money for the local establishments to construct rainwater gardens, natural shorelines, and other stormwater filtration systems. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.