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WCWRC Injects $784,000 into Stormwater Improvements; Eyes on Climate Resilience
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WCWRC) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has recently awarded $784,000 in grant funding for enhancing local stormwater management, flood control measures, and water quality projects.
The funds stem from the American Rescue Plan Act's provision for the county, with the WCWRC allocating 2 million dollars for similar initiatives across the county. The current allocation marks the inaugural round of a two-year grant program.
A 2021 survey under the Washtenaw Rescue Plan highlighted 'Storm Water & Sewage Infrastructure' as a top priority. A subsequent 2022 Climate Action Plan survey, released last December in Washtenaw County, also identified 'Storms' and 'Flooding' as significant climate-related concerns among community members.