Communities in Michigan have until this Wednesday to apply for about $14 million dollars in state funding to address high water levels. The state says it’s responding to historic high water levels that created flood conditions for many cities two years ago.
The city of Ann Arbor approved seeking state grant money to help pay for a new comprehensive stormwater management plan.
Lisa Disch is a council member.
“It is wonderful for us to have a plan that will better align with the needs that we have, as the need for adaptation and resiliency in the face of climate change intensifies. So I’m delighted. And also, getting this grant will mean that this work will cost us very little relative to our budget.” said Disch.
Communities are eligible for a maximum of one-point-five million dollars from the state for the high water infrastructure grants.