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Press release from Gretchen Driskell, Water Resources Commissioner
A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until 3 p.m. on April 3, 2025. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact southeast
Michigan Wednesday and Wednesday night, producing periods of heavy rainfall. The heaviest rainfall rates develop Wednesday evening and overnight in which rates may exceed a half inch per hour for several hours. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected by Thursday morning, with higher amounts possible if thunderstorms repeatedly impact the same area.
Water Resources Commissioner Gretchen Driskell reports that all field staff are working throughout the County to address various drainage concerns. Responses are prioritized based on critical criteria such as safety, public health concerns, imminent damage, and impassable road conditions. Residents are encouraged to reporting drainage issues. Providing pictures may help redirect staff to the areas that require immediate attention. Report concerns by:
After-hour emergencies should be reported by calling 911.
Partly Cloudy , with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees. Partly Cloudy in the morning, sunny for the afternoon, overcast in the evening,
I have to commend the Saline City manager and engineer for keeping their cool and for their professionalism during the three hour Mill Pond Dam town hall meeting.
I think what's insulting is that the city is bloating the numbers to bolster their case.
Logically, the dam has no practical use. Of course, it's going to cost more. Of course, there's a level of risk there. Of course, over some period of time, it's going to cost more to maintain than a stream.
Life cycle cost analysis is certainly appropriate when considering new assets, but it may not be as appropriate when evaluating existing assets.