The Systems Planning Unit works to achieve the City's water quality goals, including source water (surface and ground), drinking water, storm water and wastewater.
Allen's Creek Stormwater Initiative
Recognizing that flooding, erratic flow and water quality are problems in Allen\'s Creek, the Drain Commissioner and the City of Ann Arbor are collaborating on a program to identify and implement cost-effective, practical solutions. Individual efforts such as rain gardens / rain barrels will be explored, as well as infrastructure projects: bio-infiltration, constructed wetlands, porous pavement, mechanical treatment, and above and below-ground detention. Partners include: Ann Arbor Public Schools, University of Michigan, Allen’s Creek Watershed Group, Allen Creek Greenway Conservancy, Friends of West Park, Huron River Watershed Council, and Peter Allen & Associates.
For more information, visit the project website or contact Harry Sheehan at sheehanh@ewashtenaw.org or (734) 222-6851.
Stormwater GIS Data Collection and Hydraulic Modeling Project
The primary goals of this project are to construct an accurate and complete inventory of the city's stormwater system for improved efficiency for operations and maintenance and to create the data structure for integrating a stormwater model with GIS and an infrastructure maintenance management system. When complete, the stormwater model will be used to identify storm system quantity and quality issues. Specific tasks include evaluating effects of proposed development, public improvement projects and potential storm system improvements (i.e. BMPs, new detention facilities).
For more information, contact David Wilburn at dwilburn@a2gov.org or (734) 997-1172
Huron River and Impoundment Management Plan
In March of 2006, the Ann Arbor Environmental Commission passed a resolution that created the Huron River and Impoundment Management Plan (HRIMP) Committee. The committee will develop recommendations for managing the Huron River and share these with the Environmental Commission for forwarding to City Council by July 1, 2008.
For more information, visit the HRIMP web page or contact Matt Naud.
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Updated October 26, 2007