This is a reminder to submit your projects for MACDC's 2022 Innovation and Excellence Awards program.
The complete entry form and rules is available here.
Pre-application entry forms and fee are due November 1st and completed applications with narrative and photos are due December 1st.
Questions? Contact admin@macdc.us or call 517.484.9761.
Author: MACDC Admin
2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Funding Opportunity
Attached is an informational bulletin announcing fund availability for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Funding Opportunity – FY2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) & Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). A total of $1.16 Billion is available under these nationally competitive matching grant. Extensive program details can be found in FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance document (although this document is labeled “Fiscal Year 2015” guidance, it is the current version of the program guidance).
Michigan’s Water Quality Standards Triennial Review
Public Comment Period and Public Hearing
Every three years states and tribes with delegated authority for their Clean Water Act, WQS Program, hold a formal open comment opportunity to gather comments and suggestions for potential modifications to those rules. This ‘triennial review’ for Michigan’s Part 4 Rules, WQS, and Part 8 Rules, Water Quality-Based Effluent Limit Development for Toxic Substances, promulgated pursuant to Part 31, Water Resources Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, is currently underway and public comments will be accepted between July 30 and September 21, 2021.
In Memoriam – George L. Griffiths
We have recently learned that George L. Griffiths, former Ingham County Frain Commissioner and MACDC Life Member, passed away December 2020.
George served as Ingham County Drain Commissioner for 12 years during the 1980s and early 90s and also served on the MACDC Board of Directors. His obituary is available here.
EGLE Surface Water Monitoring Updates and E. coli Mapper Improvements
EGLE Surface Water Monitoring 2020
Biologists, toxicologists, and engineers with EGLE's Water Resources Division (WRD) pull on their waders every summer to assess Michigan’s water quality. Staff sample surface waters (lakes and streams) to evaluate their condition, measure trends, gauge restoration projects, and identify emerging water quality problems.
New Drain School – Recordings Available
Presentation slides, supporting materials, and the presentation recordings for the 2021 New Drain Commissioners School are now available here.
*You must log-in as a member to view the materials. If you have any questions contact us at admin@macdc.us.
MDARD Selects Ashley Steffen as New Legislative Liaison
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell recently announced the selection of Ashley Steffen as the department’s legislative liaison, effective Monday, April 5, 2021. Steffen replaces Nathan Kark who resigned to take a position within the private sector.
Macomb County Public Works Wins ACEC Award
The Macomb County Public Works Office was recently recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) with its Surveying Eminent Conceptor Award for a project to siginificantly reduce combined sewer overflows and to improve water quality of Lake St. Clair.
Reminder: EGLE Webinar tomorrow 3/10
WEBINAR:Helping Communities Access Water Infrastructure Funding
March 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (EST)
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced the MI Clean Water Plan in October 2020. The investment focuses on rebuilding Michigan’s infrastructure and provides $500 million worth of funding to help local communities upgrade their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
New Drain Code Legislation – Webinar Materials Available
Supporting materials and the recording from the webinar on February 3rd are now available here.
*You must log-in as a member to view the materials. If you have any questions contact us at admin@macdc.us.