by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2021 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Several miles of I-94 remain flooded and waterlogged trash and former treasures line streets in Detroit as the city digs out from another historic rain event. More than 6 inches of rain fell in parts of Southeast Michigan in just a few hours this past weekend,...
by Fix MI State | Mar 26, 2021 | Stormwater & Wastewater
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it will loan $18 million to a Downriver wastewater authority for infrastructure improvements. The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan is the first administered to Michigan under the Biden...
by Fix MI State | Mar 4, 2021 | Stormwater & Wastewater
LANSING – With extreme weather across the nation and the failure of water infrastructure systems in Texas, Michigan residents may be wondering if the state is up to dealing with extreme and unexpected weather conditions such as floods and tornadoes. Local officials...
by Fix MI State | Feb 11, 2021 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Three projects by water and drainage agencies in Oakland and Wayne counties together expect to eliminate about 48 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewage that otherwise makes it, untreated, into the Rouge River and beyond to Lake Erie. Great Lakes Water...
by Fix MI State | Feb 11, 2021 | Stormwater & Wastewater
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will release new state budget recommendations for the new fiscal year. The governor’s budget, expected Thursday, will focus on COVID-19 relief and vaccine distribution but will also include more spending...
by Fix MI State | Feb 9, 2021 | Stormwater & Wastewater
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A southeast Michigan river is part of a study aimed at improving water quality and wastewater treatment in the region, The Associated Press reports. The Clinton River, which runs through parts of Macomb County, is one of three rivers included in...
