Oakland County, Michigan, will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to improve stormwater management in areas that are “routinely flooded after high rainfall events,” according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The money will be used to create four wetlands, restore a stream bank and construct water control structures, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday. It’s the final installment of a $1.8 million grant.
“The project will prevent repeat disruption and flood damage to Telegraph Road, County Center Drive and parking lots used by Oakland County employees and residents,” the release said…