Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on May 10 and 11 for this free virtual conference focused on the water infrastructure challenges faced by the Great Lakes region and solutions to those challenges. Infrastructure is the unseen backbone supporting our modern lives, but investment has lagged nationwide and much of it is aging. The communities of the Great Lakes Basin face critical water infrastructure needs for rehabilitation and replacement. Shifting population patterns and the need for preparedness against man-made and natural threats place increasing demands on drinking water and wastewater utilities.
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USACE & FEMA Announce National Levee Safety Program
USACE & FEMA are kicking off a National Levee Safety Program initiative to gain feedback from levee owners, operators, local governments, residents and other stakeholders on how to improve the management of levee systems across the nation. This is a separate effort from the USACE Levee Safety Program that manages permanent levees constructed by USACE.
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.
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.
Huron County Road Commission – Deputy Job Posting
Job Description
In Huron County the Road Commission is the Drain Commission along with also being responsible for operating and maintaining the County Airport and County Park System. The County Highway Engineer/Deputy Drain Commissioner is expected to be involved in all areas of Road Commission responsibilities. An estimated split of time is as follows:
County Road System 45%
County Drain System 40%
County Park System 10%
County Airport 5%
2020 Winter Conference-Registration Open
MACDC 2020 Winter Conference
February 12-14
Radisson Plaza Hotel, Kalamazoo
Register here!
Submit Projects Now for the MACDC 2020 Awards Program
MACDC is pleased to present the 2020 Innovation and Excellence Awards program and we encourage our members to showcase their projects.
The complete entry form and rules is available here.
Allegan County Drain Commission – Civil Engineer
Job Summary: This position provides engineering services required for the construction, expansion, and maintenance of County drainage infrastructure. Administer and supervise the drain maintenance program including the maintenance staff. Develops drain maintenance and construction plans, provides project oversight, reviews plans for development, inspects drain projects, investigates drain related problems and complaints, and advises the general public. In the absence of the Drain Commissioner and Chief Deputy, acts on behalf of the Drain Commissioner.
2018 Summer Conference-Registration Open
MACDC 2018 Summer Conference
July 18-20
Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire
Register here!
Regional Asset Management Pilot – Report Release
Today the Governor celebrates another milestone for our state with the release of the Regional Asset Management Pilot report. When the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission released their report in December 2016, they recommended the immediate creation of this pilot to identify existing infrastructure data and gaps, determine an appropriate comprehensive database system to house this data, and begin to coordinate amongst asset management data and planning across infrastructure sectors.