Washtenaw County Water Resources Commission

The local community has been raising concerns over the City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office's choice to exterminate beavers in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

It is growing season, and deciding on how to landscape and decorate your gardens is part of the fun of spring and summer. Sometimes, we end up picking things that can have adverse environmental and ecological impacts. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the president of the Ann Arbor Area chapter of The Wild Ones, Marta Manildi, about how to pick safely and beautifully.

The long-awaited removal of the Beyer Dam near Willow Run Airport is a step closer to reality, thanks to a grant from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Flooding in the West Willow neighborhood in Ypsilanti Township has been a problem and the search for solutions has been under study. A 500-year storm in 2023 caused damage to over 1,000 homes. Residents are frustrated with the slow pace of progress in addressing outdated water infrastructure, so Washtenaw County hired an engineering and consulting firm to look into solutions. WEMU's David Fair talked with Brandon Ellefson of Livonia-based OHM Advisors about what solutions the study has found.

As spring approaches, the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office would like residents to consider installing a rain garden. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

There are some new faces in office in Washtenaw County government following the November general election, and that includes a new Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner. Former Saline Mayor and Democratic State Representative Gretchen Driskell won election to the office after Evan Pratt decided against running for reelection after three terms in the position. WEMU's David Fair talked with Evan about his 12 years in office and the challenges his successor will face in her first term.

Washtenaw County has elected its next Water Resources Commissioner. Evan Pratt decided against running for re-election after serving four terms. Former Saline Mayor and State Representative Gretchen Driskell won the race. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the priorities and challenges of the new job.

It was a clean sweep for incumbent Democrats in the races for Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The results are in for running for Washtenaw County's top government offices.

With longtime Washtenaw County Water Resource Commissioner Evan Pratt stepping down after four terms on the job, it opened the seat to other candidates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a preview.