The MACDC Program Committee is seeking presenters and topics for the 2021 Summer Conference to be held July 14-16, 2021 at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.
If you are interested in presenting please complete the submission form here. If you know of others who may be interesting in submitting a topic please feel free to share the link.
The deadline for submittals is Friday, March 12th.
Author: MACDC Admin
EGLE – Dam Safety Task Force report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 25, 2021
Nick Assendelft, Public Information Officer, AssendelftN@Michigan.gov, 517-388-3135
Deterioration of Michigan’s dam infrastructure has historically outpaced investment, leading to a lack of funding for addressing problem structures, the Michigan Dam Safety Task Force said in it its final report, which provides 86 recommendations for improving facility safety.
MDARD Director Gary McDowell Selects Joseph Rivet as New Deputy Director
For immediate release: February 19, 2021
Media contact: Jennifer Holton, 517-284-5724
LANSING, MI – Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced the selection of Joseph Rivet as the department’s deputy director, effective Monday, February 22, 2021.
EGLE 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.
Educational and Situational Awareness Products for Drinking and Wastewater Operators
Attached below are Educational and Situational Awareness Products for Drinking and Wastewater Operators shared by MSP Critical Infrastructure Protection via the Department of Homeland Security.
2021 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Funding Opportunity
Attached is an informational bulletin announcing fund availability for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). An estimated total of $6 million is available under this 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).
EGLE Integrated Report News
PUBLIC COMMENT - Draft 2022 Assessment Methodology
The Water Resources Division (WRD) is accepting written comments between February 12 and March 15, 2021, on the draft 2022 Assessment Methodology (Chapter 3) of the Water Quality and Pollution Control in Michigan, 2022 Sections 303(d), 305(b), and 314 Integrated Report. Every two years the WRD prepares and submits an Integrated Report to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to satisfy the listing requirements of Section 303(d) and the reporting requirements of Sections 305(b) and 314 of the federal Clean Water Act. The Assessment Methodology describes the processes used to translate available surface water quality data into designated use support assessments in Michigan. The draft 2022 Assessment Methodology is available below, or by contacting Denise Page at PageD@Michigan.gov.
Intercounty Drain Project Receives Honorable Mention from EPA
Efforts to keep stormwater from polluting Lake St. Clair with the help of loans managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently received federal recognition.
MACDC 2021 Innovation & Excellence Winners Announced
The MACDC Awards Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Innovation & Excellence Awards Program.
Bob-O-Links Estates Drain; Van Buren County
Ribe Drain; Muskegon County
Worth Township - Waste Water Treatment System; Sanilac County (Honorable Mention)
MACDC Winter Conference Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners has chosen to cancel the 2021 MACDC Annual Winter Conference at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa originally scheduled for February 10th through 12th. It is our hope that the MACDC Summer Conference currently scheduled for July 14th through 16th at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island will take place. We will keep you posted as to the status of Summer Conference as more information becomes available.
Even though the 2021 MACDC Winter Conference is canceled, a number of meetings/presentations will take place via Zoom on Friday, February 12, 2021:
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM MACDC District meetings
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Legislative Update
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MACDC Drain Award Presentations
11:00 AM – Noon MACDC General Business Meeting