MIDLAND — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has received an additional $1.2 million in funding to continue its Tittabawassee Watershed Flood Risk Management Study in Midland County.
The study, which was authorized for $3 million in the 2022 Water Resources Development Act, aims to investigate flood mitigation measures for Midland County, a region that has experienced significant flooding in 1986, 1996, 2013, 2017 and 2020.
“Flood risk management is one of our most important missions in the Detroit District,” said Lt. Col. Wallace Bandeff, Corps of Engineers Detroit District commander.“We are excited that significant progress continues to be made on this General Investigation (GI) study of flood risk management in our watershed,” said Bridgette Gransden, Midland County administrator/controller.“
The local partners look forward to working with the Detroit District every step of the way during this critical study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed,” said Brad Kaye, Midland city manager.
The Corps of Engineers is partnering with nonfederal sponsors, including Midland County, the City of Midland, and the Midland Business Alliance, to tackle the issue of major riverine flooding affecting communities in Midland County.
“We are thankful that funding for this important study is continuing,” said Tony Stamas, Midland Business Alliance president and CEO.
The additional funding will further the modeling and investigation of alternatives to reduce flood damage in the study area, with potential solutions such as retention basins and levees being considered.
At the conclusion of the study, the Corps of Engineers will present a report with suggested flood mitigation measures to the Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers, which will then be presented to Congress for consideration.
The continued funding for the Tittabawassee Watershed Flood Risk Management Study underscores the importance of addressing flood risks in Midland County, with local and federal partners committed to finding solutions to protect the community.
The Detroit District received $558.9 million in Fiscal Year 25 Work Plan investment. For more about the projects funded, click here.
The Corps of Engineers’ Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan can be found here.