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Action/Activity

Oakland County MS4FY 2016/2017Measurables

(October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017)

Bulletin BoardsThroughout FY 2016/2017, the WRC had a variety of information related to storm drain awareness on display in its main lobby. Information on the “Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water”, and copies of the “Waterfront Wisdom” Booklet, “Kids Clean Water Calendar” and “Oakland County 24-Hour Pollution Hotline” brochure are available year-round. The Alliance of Rouge Communities developed a variety of seasonal posters on protecting water quality with tips to consider for spring, summer, winter and fall. That poster was framed and hung in the WRC lobby beginning in FY 2017 and will be rotated out seasonally.

-Approximately 1,722 students (and 110 adults) in 48 different presentations at 9 different events were reached in FY 2016.-The Dirt Doctors attended events in Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Lake Orion, Macomb, Monroe, Pontiac, and Rochester Hills.-A total of 18 students reached in the classroom by the Dirt Doctors program responded to a pre- and post-survey that evaluated their awareness of watersheds and water pollution. In general, there was an increase in the level of awareness of the principles taught in the program. Of particular note, the students gained the most increase in awareness that the greatest source of pollution is from soil erosion and sedimentation (from 28% to 89%, a 61% increase in awareness). A summary of the information gleaned from these surveys is included in Appendix A.

An article that included the Dirt Doctors was published on April 29, 2016 in the Detroit News that highlighted the Detroit River Water Festival event on Belle Isle.

-Approximately 1,328 students in 36 different presentations at 6 different events were reached in FY 2017.-The Dirt Doctors attended events in Bloomfield Hills, Monroe, Pontiac, and Rochester Hills. -A total of 60 students reached in the classroom by the Dirt Doctors program responded to a pre- and post-survey that evaluated their awareness of watersheds and water pollution. In general, there was an increase in the level of awareness of the principles taught in the program. Of particular note, the students gained the most increase in awareness of what the greatest source of water pollution is (from 21% to 75%, pre- to post). A summary of the information gleaned from these surveys is included in Appendix A.

Drain Detectives Program-Approximately 396 students in 12 different presentations at two (2) different events were reached in FY 2016. Events took place in Detroit and Macomb.-Approximately 105 students in 3 different presentations at two (2) different events were reached in FY 2017. Events took place in Bloomfield Hills and Waterford. No evaluations were distributed in FY 2016 or FY 2017.

E-newsletter Articles

The WRC's E-Newsletter reaches approximately 1,500 individuals via e-mail and includes the following groups:-State Representatives-State Senators-SWAGs -County Commissioners -City Council members including Mayors (that we have emails for)-Township & Village Trustees/Council (that we have emails for)-Township Supervisors-Township Clerks-Township & City Treasurers-WRC Staff-Media contacts (small list)-Folks that have signed up for various updates on our WRC web site subpages (a lot of overlapping emails and a number of CVT DPW folks)

-In FY 2016/2017, six (6) quarterly E-newsletters were distributed and available upon request-In FY 2016/2017, six (6) "In the Flow" Employee Newsletters were distributed to WRC staff and available upon request-Throughout FY 2016/2017, the WRC quarterly E-newsletter has advertised the Oakland County 24-Hour Pollution Hotline. Digital copies of the E-newletters are available upon request.

-Approximately 559 students (and 114 adults) in 64 different presentations at six (6) different events were reached in FY 2016.-WRC staff presented the Enviroscape watershed model at events in Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, Oxford, Rochester Hills and Waterford. -Friends of the Rouge staff also borrowed the Enviroscape for an event they hosted.There were no pre-/post-surveys distributed in FY 2016.

Public Education Plan

Dirt Doctors Program

Enviroscape Watershed Model Program

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-Approximately 543 students in 22 different presentations at seven (7) different events were reached in FY 2017.-WRC staff presented the Enviroscape watershed model at events in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, Ferndale, Oxford, Troy and West Bloomfield.There were no pre-/post-surveys distributed in FY 2017.

eRecyle Event

In FY 2016, Oakland Schools hosted an e-waste recycling event on May 18, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Parking Lot of the Oakland Schools Building at 2111 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. This was an opportunity for residents of Oakland County to have a safe way to dispose of unwanted electronics so they could be recycled and kept out of landfills. Items recycled included routers, computer systems, printers, keyboards, mice, a typewriter, media, cords/wires, speakers, a scanner, CD player and miscellaneous electronic scrap. The total weight of items kept out of a landfill was 21,749 pounds! A total of 30 gaylord boxes/pallets were collected.

WRC helped advertise this event to WRC employees via email on May 9, 2016 and also had it posted in the lobby on the Environmental Activities bulletin board, and had flyers available for visitors and county employees to take.

Household Hazardous Waste Information

In FY 2016, the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Division sponsored five household hazardous waste disposal days: October 24, 2015 at OCC Highland Lakes in Waterford, April 30, 2016 at Oxford Middle School in Oxford Township, May 21, 2016 at North Sashabaw Elementary School in Independence Township, June 11, 2016 at Oakland University in Rochester and September 10, 2016 at Wildwood Amphitheater in Orion Township. More than 592,000 pounds of waste was collected during the five collection events.

In FY 2017, the Oakland County Waste Resource Management Division sponsored five household hazardous waste disposal days: October 15, 2016 at Wildwood Amphitheater in Orion Township, April 15, 2017 at Oxford Middle School in Oxford Township, June 24, 2017 at Oakland University in Rochester, July 22, 2017 at North Sashabaw Elementary School in Independence Township and on September 16, 2017 at Oakland Community College Highland Lakes campus. A total of 684,460 pounds of household hazardous waste was collected during the five collection events.

Since the program began in 2003, residents of approximately 44,000 households have disposed of more than 5.4 million pounds of hazardous materials which have been recycled or disposed of properly.

Information on household hazardous waste disposal in Oakland County is available online at: www.nohaz.com.

There are two solid waste authorities in the southern portion of the county that handle the waste for several member communities. One of these authorities holds several household hazardous waste collection events for residents, while the other offers year-round service for residents of its member communities.

A few communities offer their own collection events each year.

Several educational programs were held on understanding lakes and the importance of natural shorelines on Oakland County inland lakes. Programs were held for lake residents, natural resource professionals, lake managers, elected and appointed government officials, and educators.

In FY 2016, the annual Natural Shoreline workshop was held in Waterford on 3/19/16 and was attended by 42 residents from three counties (Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw). Topics covered included the importance of natural shoreline landscapes on Michigan's inland lakes, healthy lake ecosystems, understanding the shoreline, planning a natural shoreline landscape, design ideas for a natural shoreline landscape, plant selection, planting stock and site preparation, natural shoreline success, and Michigan rules and regulations.

The Introduction to Lakes Online course was held in Fall 2015. Topics included lake ecology, watersheds, shorelines, water law, aquatic plants, and citizen involvement. There were also three live chat sessions. The Fall 2015 course had 97 participants. The class was offered again in Fall 2016, and there were 123 participants. In addition, a natural shoreline and eco-friendly landscaping was also held at the Lake Sherwood Membership meeting on 4/20/16. There were 57 participants in attendance. A hands-on lake ecology workshop was held on 7/23/16 in Clarkston in which 24 participants were enrolled. Finally, lake ecology was included in the curriculum used in the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program, offered in Washtenaw County in Fall 2015, and Oakland, Washtenaw and Kalamazoo counties in Fall 2016.

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Inland Lake Natural Shoreline/Education Program

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In FY 2017, MSUE helped sponsor the annual Shoreline and Shallows Conference held at MSU Kellogg Center on 3/9/17, attended by 105 participants. The annual Natural Shoreline workshop was held in Waterford on 3/25/17 and was attended by 35. Topics covered included the importance of natural shoreline landscapes on Michigan's inland lakes, healthy lake ecosystems, understanding the shoreline, planning a natural shoreline landscape, design ideas for a natural shoreline landscape, plant selection, planting stock and site preparation, natural shoreline success, and Michigan rules and regulations. MSUE also sponsored the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Shoreline Educator Training at Cranbrook Institute of Science on 4/11/17, attended by 21 educators. The Introduction to Lakes Online course was held October-November 2016. Topics included lake ecology, watersheds, shorelines, water law, aquatic plants, and citizen involvement. There were also three live chat sessions. The Fall 2016 course included 123 participants. A hands-on lake ecology workshop was held on 7/22/17 in Clarkston in which 22 participants were enrolled. Finally, lake ecology was included in the curriculum used in the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program, offered in Washtenaw, Oakland, and Kalamazoo Counties in Fall 2016. A lake managment program was also held in Roscommon in partnership with the HIggins Lake Foundation on 6/24/17, attended by 24. Finally, two programs were held in the Upper Penninsula targeting lakefront property owners and local government officials. One workshop was held in Curtis, MI on 7/27/17, attended by 20 participants, and another workshop was held on 7/28/17 in Watersmeet, MI, attended by 59.

Interpretive Signage

OCPRC:In FY 2016/FY 2017, OCPR maintained Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Interpretive Signs at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, HIghland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks - all parks with fishing access. Interpretive signage detailing the CMI-funded Waterford Oaks Stormwater Improvements Project and associated BMPs installed at the park were also maintained.

OCPEDS: -In FY 2016, the Clinton River Trail TAP Grant amenities were fabricated and installed.

Invasive Species Management, and Education and Outreach

OCPRC:OCPR maintains a sizable invasive species management program within the Natural Resources Department, responsible for strategic management of invasive species throughout the park system's 6,800 acres.

OCPR holds blanket contracts with aquatic spray and biocontrol contractors for the purposes of combating identified locations of aquatic invasive species inhibiting recreational use or ecological health of OCPR's inland lakes. Blanket contracts for upland invasive species control are also held.

As part of OCPRC's invasive species management program, OCPRC requires contractors involved in natural resource vegetation management to perform equipment-cleaning good housekeeping practices to limit the introduction and spread of upland and aquatic invasives in park natural areas.

In FY 2017, Tyler Mitchell (OCPRC), with Mike Sobieski from the Lake St. Clair CISMA, contributed to a Michigan Wildlife Council piece on MISIN which ran in the Detroit Free Press on 12/21/2016 (http://www.freep.com/story/sponsor-story/michigan-wildlife-council/2016/12/21/fight-invasive-species/95593122/). Tyler and Mike also filmed a segment for “Live in the D” addressing “Battling Invasive Species in Michigan” (http://www.clickondetroit.com/live-in-the-d/live-in-the-d-battling-invasive-species-in-michigan) that was posted January 17, 2017.

OS:● In FY 2013, at the Main Campus, a COC (13-94-2458) for chemical treatment of Phragmites was received from the DEQ. In FY 2014, the majority of the Phragmites at the Admin building in Waterford were removed. OS is continuing the program to kill off the phragmites each year.● Redifined perimeter of Admin retention pond due to invasive species

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Invasive Species Management, and Education and Outreach

RCOC:In FY 2016, RCOC maintained its partnership with the Oakland County CISMA and provided $25,000 in funding for invasive species management within RCOC road right-of-ways and obtained another $25,000 through a state grant. In FY 2017, RCOC maintained its partnership with the Oakland County CISMA and provided $25,000 in funding for invasive species management within RCOC road right-of-ways and obtained another $25,000 through a state grant. RCOC will continue the partnership in FY 2017-2018. RCOC staff have been trained on Phragmities information and the proper ways to remove and handle Phragmites.

OCFM:FY 2016 - Phragmites were sprayed and some were mowed down last fall. The remainder will be mowed this winterFY 2017 - Phragmites have been mowed down to prevent seed production. They will be sprayed again in fall 2018. Several acres of European Buckthorn have been removed from natural wooded areas. Money has been budgeted and approved for re-planting. Nine Green Ash trees that were scheduled to be removed were transplanted to a natural wooded area as part of the Security Enhancement Project. The Grounds department has begun a program to remove invasive species from the native woodlots on the Campus. The Grounds department is maintaining the Oakland County Campus Grow Zones with an emphasis on controlling the Canada Thistle population in these areas.

FY 2016:-Nearly 800 children across Oakland County participated in the 2016 Kids' Clean Water Calendar Contest.-A total of 5,500 calendars were distributed across Oakland County.-Drawings were submitted from classes representing 21 schools (27 classes). There were also 23 separate entries from individual residents.

An article promoting the 2016 calendar contest was printed in the Oakland Press on 8/15/2016.

FY 2017:-Nearly 700 children across Oakland County participated in the 2017 Kids' Clean Water Calendar Contest.-A total of 5,500 calendars were distributed across Oakland County.-Drawings were submitted from classes representing 22 schools (33 classes). There were also 13 separate entries from individual residents.

Lake Improvement Board Assistance

-The WRC continues to serve as one of the members on designated Lake Improvement Boards. Within Oakland County, there are currently 51 Lake Improvement Boards that have been established to address relevant lake improvement issues, including the oversight of aquatic weed control programs, nuisance control and other riparian homeowner educational activities.

WRC Lake Improvement Board meetings and related information are posted on the WRC Web site at: https://www.oakgov.com/water/Pages/public_meetings_reports/lake_improve.aspx.

For 2015-2016, 166 Oakland County schools earned the Michigan Green School designation by participating in a minimum of 10 out of 20 environmental and/or energy saving activities. Thirty-two (32) of the schools received the special designation of Emerald Schools by successfully participating in 15 activities and 105 schools participated in 20 or more activities to earn the special designation of Evergreen status. An awards ceremony was held on April 21, 2016 to honor the schools.

WRC assisted Wayne County in cooridinating the tree pickup for participating schools in the Rouge River watershed in Oakland County. A total of 15 trees were planted by participating Green Schools in Oakland County.

For the 2016-2017 school year, Oakland Schools and Oakland County celebrated their 10th Anniversary! There were 14 schools that participated in ALL of the ten years and they were awarded with a plaque from Reclaim Detroit. The plaques were created with wood reclaimed from a closed Pontiac elementary school. In addition, 153 schools were designated a Michigan Green School. There were 30 schools that also received the special designation of Emerald status by successfully earning an additional 15 points for extra activities and 99 schools earned the Evergreen status, by receiving an extra 20 points. The awards ceremony was held at Oakland Schools on April 26, 2017.

Information on the program for Oakland County is available on Oakland Schools' Web site at: https://oakland.k12.mi.us/district-school-operations/environmental/mi-green-schools/Pages/default.aspx

Kids' Clean Water Calendar Contest

Michigan Green Schools Program

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Natural Resources Education Program

OCPRC:During FY 2016, OCPRC hosted and/or participated in more than 16 events with water resource-related content and reached more than 735 residents and staff through it's Natural Resource Education Programs, Volunteer Trainings and Citizen Science Efforts, Partnership Events, and other Educational Efforts. Details on each event are available in Appendix B.

During FY 2017, OCPRC hosted and/or participated in 3 public education and outreach events (approx. 200 attendees) with water resource-related content, and hosted 3 lake clean-ups supported by 51 volunteers. OCPR continues to display and distribute OCPR 'Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers' Brochures which provide ID and control information for the top AIS found at OCPR parks - Eurasian watermilfoil, purple loosestrife, curly leaf pondweed, and starry stonewort. These brochures are kept and distributed via contact stations and boathouses at parks that have public boat access.

Oakland County Environmental Stewardship and Water Resource Web sites

WRC, OCPEDS, RCOC, OCPRC and MSU-Extension Oakland County maintain environmental stewardship and/or water resource information on their Web sites at: https://www.oakgov.com/edca/planning/environmentalstewardship/Pages/default.aspx, www.oakgov.com/riparian, www.oaklandcountyparks.com, http://www.rcocweb.org/162/Protecting-Our-Environment, www.oakgov.com/msu/ and http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/be_phosphorus_smart

Oakland County Trail Network (OakRoutes) Mapping

-The OakRoutes map was reprinted (7,500 copies) in FY 2015 and is available electronically and in hard copy. The Oakland County 24-Hr Pollution Hotline information is on this updated map.

-The OakRoutes map and additional Regional Trail information is highlighted on an updated website available at: https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Pages/Trails.aspx

-In FY 2016, Oakland County IT created an interactive Trails Map that can be found at: https://oakgov.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html. In FY 2017, Countywide GIS updates were made tot he Trail Path feature class.

Oakland Lakefront Magazine Advertisements

Oakland Lakefront Lifestyles magazine gets mailed to 15,400 lakefront homeowners on any of 223 inland lakes in west and central Oakland County.

The following educational topics were advertised in the Oakland Lakefront magazine during FY 2016/2017:April 2016/2017 - Pet Care (pet waste management)May 2016/2017 - Household Hazardous Waste management/Pet CareJune 2016/2017 - Fertilize Sparingly and Caringly/Household Hazardous Waste managementJuly 2016/2017 - Earth-friendly LandscapingAugust 2016/2017 - Septic System MaintenanceSeptember 2016/2017 - Storm Drain Awareness/Septic System Maintenance

-A total of $3,750.00 was spent on ads in FY 2016 (six ads at $625 ea)-A total of $3,075.00 was spent on ads in FY 2017 (five ads at $615 ea - one ad was no charge)

OCSC Facilitation and Participation

-WRC held one meeting with OCFM in FY 2016 to get the new Chief of Landscaping (replacing Phil Goulding) up to speed on the County's MS4 permit and how OCFM activities fit into maintaining compliance with the County's permit. In FY 2017, one meeting was held to discuss the draft Oakland County TMDL Monitoring Plan. WRC maintained correspondence via email related to permit compliance activities and information sharing.

The County is currently still working through achieving an approvable MS4 permit program to meet the requirements of the new MDEQ permit. The OCSC worked together to complete and submit the Oakland County MS4 Permit Application to continue coverage of its NPDES Stormwater Permit on time by the April 1, 2015 deadline. The application for continued coverage is currently being reviewed by the MDEQ.

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Onsite Sewage Disposal (Septic System) Maintenance Education

OCHD:-September 7, 2016: OCHD staff, in conjunction with ARC staff, presented a septic system maintenance workshop at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. There were 23 attendees.-December 13, 2016: OCHD presented basic septic system function and maintenance and topics related to the revised Oakland County Sanitary Code to the Addison Township Planning Commission.-February 7, 2017: OCHD presented basic septic system function and maintenance, basic well function and maintenance and Health Division procedure at the Franklin Village Library.-March 6, 2017: OCHD presented basic septic system function and maintenance, basic well function and maintenance and Health Division procedure at the Orion Township Library.-September 21, 2017: OCHD presented basic septic system function and maintenance, basic well function and maintenance and Health Division procedure at the Farmington Hills Costic Center. There were 17 attendees.

WRC:-An ad on Septic System Maintenance was published in the August 2016/2017 and September 2017 issues of the Oakland Lakefront Magazine that reaches 15,400 lakefront property owners annually in Oakland County.

MSUE:Septic System and Well Use Maintenance educational workshops were held in three locations within Oakland County in FY 2016 and FY 2017. Topics covered include introduction to septic systems, proper maintenance, what to do if a system fails including discussion of alternative systems, implications of onsite wastewater on Michigan's water quality, and water conservation tips to help extend the life of onsite systems. -A workshop was held on March 7, 2016 at the Orion Township Public Library with 31 people in attendance.-A statewide septic webinar was held on November 11, 2016 in which 140 participants tuned in from across Michigan, out of state and Canada, including 24 individuals from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. One WRC staffer tuned into the webinar. -A workshop held in partnership with the Franklin Library was held in Franklin on February 7, 2017, attended by 16 participants. -A septic workshop was held on March 6, 2017 at the Orion Township Library in partnership with the Oakland County Environmental Health Services Department, attended by 17 people. -Fielded a variety of resident inquiries on various aspects of septic system management throughout the year. -MSUE had a septic display at the Michigan Onsite Wastewater Conference on January 10, 2017 at MSU Kellogg Center. -Septic education was also incorporated into a lake management program held on Higgins Lake in Roscommon on June 24, 2017, as well as the Introduction to Lakes Online Course held October-November 2017. -Septic concepts were also taught as part of groundwater model presentations given throughout the year.

MSU-Extension has a website on Septic System Education available at: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/septic_system_education

Operation Medicine Cabinet

There are currently 36 drop-off sites throughout Oakland County where unused pharmaceuticals can be properly disposed of, including the following:Oakland County Sheriff's offices (13) in Addison Twp, Brandon Twp, Commerce Twp, Highland Twp, Independence Twp, Lyon Twp, Oakland Twp, Orion Twp, Oxford Twp, Pontiac, Rochester Hills and Springfield Twp; additionally, partner law enforcement agencies Auburn Hills PD, Beverly Hills Village Dept. of Public Safety, Birmingham PD, Bloomfield Hills Dept. of Public Safety, Bloomfield Twp. PD, Clawson PD, Farmington Hills PD, Ferndale PD, Franklin PD, Hazel Park PD, Holly PD, Huntington Woods Dept. of Public Safety, Keego Harbor PD, Madison Heights PD, Oak Park PD, Rochester PD, Royal Oak PD, Southfield PD, Troy PD, West Bloomfield PD, and White Lake PD, who all serve as OMC drop-off sites.

A six page newspaper article on "Medical Waste in Water" was published on June 20, 2016 in Downtown Newsmagazine - Birmingham/bloomfield/Rochester. The article went into great detail on the growing concern of "emerging contaminants" that can come from the chemicals in things such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products that make their way into our waterways because they are not removed from conventional wastewater treatment processes. The article explained how scientists are beginning to study the negative impacts to the ecosystem. Quotes by Commissioner Nash and Sherriff Michael Bouchard were included on the importance of proper disposal of unused medications and the Operation Medicine Cabinet program was promoted. Sherriff Bouchard noted that tons of unused medications are taken in each year and properly disposed of.

New in FY 2017, a GIS-based online application is available for the public to see drop-off sites throughout the county and is available at: https://oakgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db4052d9ca5c4e1798a7dfd2a54e3c25

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WRC:-WRC provided displays for five (5) events in FY 2016 and five (5) events in FY 2017 that highlighted the public education programs and water resource-related programs offered by Oakland County. -New in FY 2010, the WRC instituted a Speaker's Bureau where interested people can ask for a WRC representative to come and talk to their civic group about one of many aspects of the work we do at WRC (with a focus on our wastewater and stormwater management programs). In FY 2016 and 2017, Commissioner Nash participated in 111 speaking engagements, reaching approximately 6,000 people and sharing info on the WRC's role in protecting water resources and the environment. See Appendix C for a complete listing.●4/25/2016: WRC staff (5) attended the 2016 Youth In Government Day with the Enviroscape Watershed Model and illicit discharge elimination program dry weather screening equipment and related educational materials on pollution prevention and how to detect sources of pollution. Two WRC staffers were present with a CCTV truck and showed the students how the camera works in a storm drain. ●5/6/2016: WRC staffer was interviewed by 4th grade students at Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford on Water Pollution and Drinking Water topics for PYP Exhibition project (4 students and one teacher)●5/17/216: WRC staffer was interviewed by 4th grade students at Leonard Elementary in Leonard on Water Pollution and Drinking Water topics for PYP Exhibition project (35 students, one mentor and one teacher)●5/25/2016: WRC staffer was interviewed by 4th grade students at Conant Elementary in Bloomfield Hills on Water Pollution and Drinking Water topics for PYP Exhibition project (4 students and one mentor) ●7/19/2016: WRC staff (2) attended a Peer-to-Peer meeting at the Pontiac OLHSA office to answer resident's questions regarding surface water and drinking water quality. The residents received a Waterfront Wisdom brochure, NOHAZ brochure and a copy of the City of Pontiac's Consumer Confidence Report. There were four (4) city residents in attendance and four (4) OLHSA staff. ●10/13/2016: WRC hosted an IDEP and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Awareness training at Oakland Schools in Waterford. It was attended by 90 people. A survey taken by 55 of the attendees (a 61% response rate) indicated that 96% agreed to strongly agreed that the training was valuable. 80% of respondents said they would plan to implement the recommended practices. Commissioner Nash provided opening remarks and one WRC staffer presented on the importance of pollution prevention and the role of municipal operations in protecting water quality. ●12/6/2016: WRC staffer presented at the Watershed & Stormwater Seminar hosted by MWEA in East Lansing on an overview of HB5991, the Stormwater Utility Legislation ●2/15/2017: WRC staffer presented at the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners Conference (118th Winter Conference) in Acme, MI discussing the WRC's experience with newly procured Asset Management software and the development of inspection form templates to help field staff conduct inspections.

OCPRC:During FY 2016, OCPRC hosted and/or participated in more than 16 events with water resource-related content and reached more than 735 residents and staff through it's Natural Resource Education Programs, Volunteer Trainings and Citizen Science Efforts, Partnership Events, and other Educational Efforts. Details on each event are available in Appendix B.

During FY 2017, OCPRC hosted and/or participated in 3 public education and outreach events (approx. 200 attendees) with water resource-related content, and hosted 3 lake clean-ups supported by 51 volunteers. OCPR continues to display and distribute OCPR 'Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers' Brochures which provide ID and control information for the top AIS found at OCPR parks - Eurasian watermilfoil, purple loosestrife, curly leaf pondweed, and starry stonewort. These brochures are kept and distributed via contact stations and boathouses at parks that have public boat access.

OCPEDS:FY 2016:-9/23/2016 OCPEDS hosted the Annual Heritage Conference at Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboard Resort. The Conference included sessions on the history of the Dixie Highway, Using natural amenities, Green Infrastructure and local tourism as economic drivers, Demographics and Community Character of Dixie Highway Communities. Tours included Mt Holly, Proposed ORV Park and Renaissance Festival. -1/21/2016, 4/21/2016, 7/21/2016, 10/13/2016 OCPEDS hosted the TWLA meetings with the following topics: NWF Wildlife Friendly Communities, Pollinators, History of Highland Recreation Area, Milford's Central Park Plan, Healthy Pontiac, We Can Coalition, CISMA, Massasauga Rattlesnake, Indian Springs Metropark Tour, Goldner Walsh Tour, Dark Sky Map, Royal Oak Bike Facilities, Asian Carp Monitoring in the Illinois River, Historic Resources on Recreation Land.-OCPEDS is participating in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-Invest Health Grant along with OC Health Division for the City of Pontiac.FY 2017:-9/15/2017 OCPEDS hosted the Annual Heritage Conference at The Lyon Theater in the City of South Lyon. The Conference included sessions on Place Making and Historic Cemeteries/Places of Worship. Tours included the Michigan War Dog Memorial, the 185 year-old New Hudson Inn and a walking tour of Downtown South Lyon. -10/13/2016, 1/19/2017, 4/20/2017, 7/20/2017: OCPEDS hosted the TWLA meetings with the following topics: Goldner Walsh Tour, Dark Sky Map, Royal Oak Bike Facilities, Asian Carp Monitoring in the Illinois River, Historic Resources on Recreation, Macomb County Trail Update, Oakland Audubon Society, Grant Finder & OC Natural Resources Mapping Service 2.0, Norton Creek Watershed Management Plan, City of Novi – ITC Corridor Trail, Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, Ferndale Moves, Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail, The Bat Zone

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OCHD:-October 21, 2015: OCHD staff presented at the 4th Annual Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science Career Fair at Wayne State University. A groundwater model was demonstrated and handouts distributed regarding all Environmental Health programs.-March 10, 2016. OCHD staff presented at the U-M Dearborn Environmental Career Fair in Dearborn. A groundwater model was demonstrated and handouts distributed regarding all Environmental Health programs.-March 17, 2016: OCHD presented changes to the total coliform rule (coliform bacteria and e.coli in groundwater) in the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act. This was held at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center and approximately 50 water system operators were in attendance.-March 22, 2016: OCHD presented changes to the total coliform rule (coliform bacteria and e.coli in groundwater) in the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act. This was held at Glen Oaks County Park and approximately 25 OC Parks and Recreation staff were in attendance.-April 25, 2016: OCHD staff presented at the Oakland County Youth in Government celebration held at the OC Courthouse. A groundwater model was demonstrated and handouts distributed regarding all Environmental Health programs.-May 20, 2016: OCHD presented at the Clinton River Water Festival at Oakland University. A groundwater model was demonstrated in a classroom setting and education provided to school aged children regarding groundwater protection, the water cycle and duties of the Oakland County Health Division Environmental Health Services.-June 4, 2016: OCHD presented at the Lyon Township Kite Festival. A groundwater model was demonstrated end education provided to festival attendees. Distributed informational brochures related to the holistic protection of ground and surface water. Answered questions from the public regarding the protection of drinking water.-June 12, 2016: OCHD presented at the Lyon Township Library Fun Day. A groundwater model was demonstrated end education provided to festival attendees.-September 15, 2016: OCHD staff presented at the Cranbrook Rouge River Water Festival at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. A groundwater model was demonstrated and handouts distributed regarding all Environmental Health programs.-January 26, 2017: OCHD staff presented to Boy Scouts at Oxford Elementary. A groundwater model was demonstrated and handouts distributed regarding all Environmental Health programs.-March 9, 2017: OCHD staff presented at the Annual Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science Career Fair at Wayne State University. A groundwater model was demonstrated and handouts distributed regarding all Environmental Health programs.-May 19, 2017: OCHD presented at the Clinton River Water Festival at Oakland University. A groundwater model was demonstrated in a classroom setting and education provided to school aged children regarding groundwater protection, the water cycle and duties of the Oakland County Health Division Environmental Health Services.-June 3, 2017: OCHD presented at the Lyon Township Kite Festival. A groundwater model was demonstrated and education provided to festival attendees. Distributed informational brochures related to the holistic protection of ground and surface water. Answered questions from the public regarding the protection of drinking water.-June 17, 2017: OCHD presented at the Lyon Township Library Fun Day. A groundwater model was demonstrated end education provided to festival attendees.

OS Curriculum:Oakland Schools staff continue to offer environmental education opportunities to their students and staff as follows:● As part of new employee orientation, an introduction to the preservation of the wetlands surrounding the OS building in Waterford is provided● Biotechnology and Natural Resources curriculum for all students in Oakland County is offered● Utilize the new environmental improvements, wind turbine and solar panels, at the OS technical campuses as part of the curriculum ● IDEP tip sheets have been posted at all campuses

MSU-Extension:Presentations and displays were provided at a variety of MSUE-sponsored and partner-sponsored events throughout Oakland County in FY 2016 and 2017. For a complete list of events held and the location, dates, and number of attendees in FY 2016 and 2017, see Appendix D.

Publicize Environmental-Related Events

-A total of 43 events were publicized on the bulletin board in the WRC lobby in FY 2016/2017. A complete listing of these events is available upon request.

Presentations and Displays

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(October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017)OCPRC:FY 2016:Addison Fishing Dock – Recreation Passport Grant – Completed Spring 2016• Budget: $38,780.00• Replacement of 48’Lx8’W fishing dock constructed by house staff. Scope of work included access pathway and ADA parking spaces. Partially funded with a MI Recreation Passport Grant. Addison Kayak Launch – Recreation Passport Grant – Completed Fall 2015• Budget: $48,735.00• Installation of accessible kayak/boat launch at boat rental facility. Scope of work included accessible pathway and ADA parking spaces. Partially funded with a MI Recreation Passport Grant. Independence Oaks Kayak Launch – Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Development Grant – Completed Fall 2015• Budget: $60,000.00• Installation of accessible kayak/boat launch at boat rental facility. Scope of work included accessible pathway and ADA parking spaces. Partially funded with a MI Natural Resources Trust Fund Development.

Groveland Oaks Fishing Dock - Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Development Grant – Completed by Fall 2016• Budget: $48,500.00• Installation of new 48’Lx8’W fishing dock constructed by house staff. Scope of work included access pathway and ADA parking spaces. Partially funded with a MI Natural Resources Trust Fund Development.

FY 2017:Waterford Oaks Boardwalk Removal and Replacement:Provides public access to a 40-acre emergent wetland within the Clinton Main Subwatershed312 LF x 8’W boardwalk CIP Project Cost: $19,888All labor completed by OCPR staffCompleted February 2017

Independence Oaks Twin Chimney-Crooked Lake Dock Removal and Replacement Provides public fishing access on a 69-acre, natural shoreline, kettle lakeRemoval and replacement 72’Lx8’W and 36’Lx8’W floating dock system with railing, two benches and tackle stands, installation of 15’L x 8’W transition platform, 36’Lx8’W boardwalk section connecting floating dock system and pathway. CIP Project Cost: $51,000All labor completed by OCPR staffProject completed August 2017

Recreational Use/Access

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OCPEDS:FY 2016:- OCPEDS Assisted Oakland University students with Sidewalk Assessment in the City of Pontiac.- OCPEDS Assisted Pontiac with completing a Complete Streets/Non-Motorized Master Plan.-6/16/2016 OCPEDS led bicycle tour "Tale of Two Trails" in Rochester; topics included Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal, Civil War Monument, Depots, Newberry Hill Ski Jump and Railroad History.-9/9/2016 OCPEDS held Planners Gathering at Highland State Recreation Area and discussed history of the site and key people in starting natural area preservation and State Parks-4/23/2016 and 7/7/2016 Participated in 2 Leonard Grain Elevator work days...located at the park adjacent to the Polly Ann Trail.

FY 2017:New in FY 2017, Oakland County now has a for-public-use ARC-based online map showing public access fishing spots throughout Oakland County and it is available at: https://gis.oakgov.com/FishingSpots/New in FY 2017, an ARC-based online map showing swimming spots throughout Oakland County is available at: https://oakgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=f53aca2c659647e3b1c029d7444d6634

- 1/4/2017 OCPEDS assisted the Pontiac Planning Commission to adopt the Complete Streets/Non-Motorized Master Plan- 8/2/2017 OCPEDS assisted the Clinton River Trail with the design of new mile markers, half mile markers and confidence markers. Installation planed for FY 2018- 5/13/2017 and 7/15/2016 OCPEDS participated in a Leonard Grain Elevator work day and the annual Addison Township Strawberry Festival. The Grain Elevator is located at the park adjacent to the Polly Ann Trail.- OCPEDS is participating in year 2 of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-Invest Health Grant along with OC Health Division for the City of Pontiac.- 8/16/2017 the Wildlife Habitats of Oakland brochure was completed. Wildlife Habitats of Oakland (WHO) is a collaborative effort among several leading conservation groups, county government, and non-profit agencies in Oakland County, Michigan working with the National Wildlife Federation to become a Certified Wildlife Habitat.- 9/9/2017 Participated in the Wixom Block Party with the Friends of the MI Air Line Trail to raise awareness of the new rail-trail in Commerce, Walled Lake & Wixom.

Recreational Vehicle Waste Dumpsites

The WRMD website has a link to RV dumpsites in MI and is available at: https://www.oakgov.com/edca/planning/Pages/waste-recycling-resources.aspx (under the "Statewide" tab, then click on "Recreational Vehicle Dump Stations in Michigan").

Regional Public Education Efforts

The WRC Environmental Team staff regularly attend meetings of the Southeast Michigan Partners for Clean Water. Material developed through the Ours to Protect campaign is used in ongoing public education efforts. A Web site for the public education campaign has been developed and is located at: www.semcog.org. The Web site includes actions the public can take to protect our water resources. The WRC has a direct link to information on the Seven Simple Steps to Clean Water on its homepage at: http://www.oakgov.com/water/. Oakland County is an active member of SEMCOG and provides ongoing financial support to continue these regional educational programs.

SEMCOG is a crucial partner to the County in implementing the Phase II stormwater permit. A complete listing of all of SEMCOG's supporting programs can be found in Appendix E, "Southeast Michigan Partners for Clean Water Community Annual Report Information, Sept. 2015 - Dec. 2016 and January 2017 - Aug. 2017".

A complete list of materials distributed by WRC related to the Regional Public Education campaign is available upon request.

For FY 2016, the 3rd Annual Stormwater Summit was held on October 9, 2015 with approximately 225 attendees.-The agenda is included in Appendix F that identifies the featured speakers and topics presented.

The 2015 event was recorded and is available to view on YouTube at: Track 1 (Main Auditorium): https://youtu.be/-e1tXAzv_RATrack 2 (Lear Auditorium): https://youtu.be/fOTMStVKjo4

An evaluation summary for the 2015 Regional stormwater Summit is available upon request.

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For FY 2017, the 4th Annual Stormwater Summit was held on October 7, 2016 with approximately 260 attendees.-The agenda is included in Appendix F that identifies the featured speakers and topics presented.

The 2016 event was recorded and available to view on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/1k2HTIy6WOI

An evaluation summary for the 2016 Regional stormwater Summit is available upon request.

An article about the 2016 Stormwater Summit was published in the Detroit Free Press on 10/6/2016 to help promote attendance to the event.

Riparian Information Distribution

-To date, more than 16,000 Waterfront Wisdom booklets have been distributed. An excel spreadsheet that details the distribution list is available upon request

-There were a total of 203 Web site hits during FY 2016 and 164 Web site hits in FY 2017 to www.oakgov.com/riparian.

River Day Events

WRC:Beginning in FY 2014, the WRC in partnership with Pontiac's "The Art Experience", organized the first Annual Art-Fish-Fun Festival in Beaudette Park in Pontiac on June 14, 2014 that featured a day of fun including environmental exhibitors and activities, fishing with Commissioner Nash and a barbeque. The 3rd Annual festival was held on June 11, 2016 and the 4th annual on June 10, 2017 in Beaudette Park in Pontiac and featured a day of fun including environmental exhibitors and activities, fishing with Commissioner Nash and a barbeque. In FY 2016, there were more than 400 visitors and 29 exhibitors. In FY 2017, there were more than 800 visitors and 46 activity stations representing 29 different organization in attendance on June 10, 2017. A cleanup was held at the park before the start of the event and brought in 27 volunteers that collected 27 bags of trash. This event was also featured as part of the Clinton River Watershed Council's River Day activities. The festival expanded its sponsorship (14 supporting company sponsors from the community in FY 2016) and was hosted in collaboration with WRC, Pure Oakland Water, Clinton River Watershed Council, The Art Experience and the City of Pontiac.

OCPRC:In FY 2016, OCPR hosted “Protecting the Clinton River Watershed” - 9/19/16 – volunteers engaged in a short program about the Clinton River Watershed and then hit the trails at Waterford Oaks County Park to clean-up the Pontiac Creek. In FY 2017, OCPR hosted "Bug Bonanza" as part of River Day at the Independence Oaks County Park Lewis Wint Nature Center to expose attendees to the wonderful world of aquatic and land-based insects. A paddling group out of Lake Orion also hosted a trash cleanup event on Lake Sixteen in Orion Oaks County Park as part of River Day.

CRWC:In FY 2016, the CRWC coordinated more than 35 recreation and stewardship events on River Day. Approximately 850 t-shirts were distributed during River Day on Saturday, June 11th, 2016. In FY 2017, the CRWC coordinated nearly 30 recreation and stewardship events on River Day, Saturday, June 10th, 2017. Approximately 850 tshirts were distributed to the public. CRWC hosted a rain barrel sale that attracted roughly 50 people and successfully sold 12 rain barrels through partnership with MiRainBarrel.

See Appendix G for a complete list of 2016/2017 event locations. Activites included fishing derby's, paddling excursions, invasive species removal, trash cleanup and more.

Regional Stormwater Summit

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Held on May 20, 2016 at Oakland University. 1,282 students (and 247 teachers/chaperones) from 23 schools in 17 school districts experienced 26 indoor and 14 outdoor sessions. In addition, there were 52 professional and student presenters and student guides (~45).

The following WRC staff presented:Enviroscape: One staff member presented Enviroscape to 1 class, approximately 25 students, and 7 teachers and chaperonesDirt Doctors: One team of Dirt Doctors (3 staff members) presented to 6 classes, approximately 123 students, and 19 teachers and chaperones

One staff member from the OC Sherriff's Division presented "Water Safety" to 6 classes, approximately 131 students, and 28 teachers and chaperones

One staff member from the OC Health Dept. presented the "Groundwater Model" to 5 classes, approximately 125 students, and 25 teachers and chaperones

Two MSU-Extension Oakland County staff members presented "Water's Journey: Out of the Tap & Down the Drain" to 4 classes, approximately 101 students, and 21 teachers and chaperones

One OCPRC staff member presented "Grateful for Glaciers" to 5 classes, approximately 124 students, and 26 teachers and chaperonesOne OCPRC staff member presented "100 Years of the Conservation of the Birds" to 6 classes, approximately 131 students, and 28 teachers and chaperones

Three WRC staff members attended and worked the registration area.

Held on May 19, 2017 at Oakland University. Approximately 1,214 students (and 201 teachers/chaperones) from 22 schools in 12 school districts experienced 47 presentations. Info on the 2017 festival is available on OU's website at: https://www.oakland.edu/precollege/news/oakland-university-hosts-11th-annual-clinton-river-water-festival

The following WRC staff presented:Dirt Doctors: One team of Dirt Doctors (3 staff members) presented to 5 classes, approximately 137 students

One staff member from OCHD presented the "Groundwater Model" to 5 classes, approximately 121 students

One staff member from OCPRC presented "Macroinvertebrate Investigation " to 5 classes, approximately 135 students

One staff member from the OC Sherriff's Division presented "Boating Safety" to 4 classes, approximately 109 students

One staff member from MSU-Extension presented "Understanding Groundwater" to 4 classes, approximately 104 students

Two WRC staff members attended and worked the registration area.

Held on April 28, 2016 on Belle Isle in Detroit. The festival is open to 8th graders in the Detroit Public Schools. An article that included the Dirt Doctors was published on April 29, 2016 in the Detroit News that highlighted the Detroit River Water Festival event on Belle Isle.

WRC staff presented the following at this years event:Drain Detectives: One staff member presented Drain Detectives to 4 classes, approximately 140 studentsDirt Doctors: Three staff members presented Dirt Doctors to 4 classes, approximately 140 students.

The 2017 festival was held on October 19, 2017 and will be reported on in FY 2018.

Held on May 26, 2016 at the IHM Motherhouse in Monroe, MI. Monroe County sixth graders in the River Raisin watershed are invited to attend six, 25-minute presentations. There were 15 classes in attendance for FY 2016.

Three WRC staff members attended and presented the "Dirt Doctors" to six classes, approximately 140 students.

School Program - Clinton River Water Festival at Oakland University

School Program - Lake Erie Water F ti l t IHM M th h i

School Program - Detroit River Water Festival on Belle Isle in Detroit

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Held on May 16, 2017 at the IHM Motherhouse in Monroe, MI. Monroe County sixth graders in the River Raisin watershed are invited to attend six, 25-minute presentations. There were 9 classes from 5 schools in attendance (260 students) for FY 2017. There were 72 volunteers from 14 organizations that participated.

Three WRC staff members attended and presented the "Dirt Doctors" to five classes, approximately 100 students.

Held on May 17, 2016 at Macomb Community College with more than 1,400 fourth and fitfh grade students in attendance.WRC staff presented the following at this years event:Drain Detectives: One staff member presented Enviroscape to 8 classes, approximately 256 studentsDirt Doctors: Three staff members presented Dirt Doctors to 8 classes, approximately 240 students.

Held on May 16, 2017 at Macomb Community College with 1,650 fourth and fitfh grade students in attendance which included 10 school districts and 12 schools. Thirty-five (35) presenters were in attendance. No WRC staff presented this year as there was a conflict with the Lake Erie Water Festival in Monroe. Held from Sept. 13-16, 2016 at Cranbrook Institute of Science. 1,878 students (and 70 teachers and 379 chaperones) from 20 different schools in 8 different communities attended (Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Commerce, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Southfield, Troy, and Walled Lake). More than 30 organizations presented during this year's Water Festival. An article highlighting the festival was published on 8/30/2016 in the Oakland Press.

The following WRC staff presented at this year's Festival:Enviroscape: One staff member presented Enviroscape to 8 classes, approximately 200 studentsDirt Doctors: Three staff members presented Dirt Doctors to 20 classes, approximately 510 students

OCHD: One staff member presented "Groundwater Modeling" to 4 classes, approximately 100 students

OCRPC: Two staff members presented "Macroinvertebrate Mayem" to 4 classes, approximately 82 students

MSU-Extension: One staff member presented "Water's Journey: Out of the Tap and Down the Drain" to 4 classes, approximately 100 students

Three WRC staff members attended and worked the registration area and/or worked as volunteer guides on all four days of the festival.

Held from Sept. 12-15, 2017 at Cranbrook Institute of Science. Approximately 1,689 students from 58 classes and 24 different schools in 13 different communities attended (Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Commerce, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Franklin, Oak Park, Southfield, Troy and Walled Lake). Thirty (30) organizations presented during this year's Water Festival.

The following WRC staff presented at this year's Festival:Enviroscape: One staff member presented Enviroscape to 8 classes, approximately 189 studentsDirt Doctors: Five staff members presented Dirt Doctors to 24 classes, approximately 531 students

Three staff members from OCPRC presented "Macroinvertebrate Mayhem" to 5 classes, approximately 127 students

One staff member from MSU-Extension presented "Water's Journey - Out of the Tap and Down the Drain" to 8 classes, approximately 178 students

Two WRC staff members attended and worked the registration area all four days of the festival.

Held on May 6, 2016 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus.The following WRC staff presented at this year's Festival:Enviroscape: One staff member presented Enviroscape to 4 classes, approximately 120 students, and 13 teachers and chaperones

Held on May 4, 2017 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus.The following WRC staff presented at this year's Festival:Enviroscape: One staff member presented Enviroscape to 5 classes, approximately 145 students and 17 teachers/chaperones

School Program - Rouge River Water Festival at Cranbrook Institute of Science

School Program - U of M Dearborn Water Festival

Festival at IHM Motherhouse in Monroe

School Program - Lake St. Clair Water Festival at Macomb Community College

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Solid Waste PlanIn FY 2014, the County went through the solid waste plan amendment process and approved an amendment to the Oakland County Solid Waste Plan to include a proposed transfer station in Pontiac. The amendment received final approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in FY 2015. At this point there is no plan to do a full update to the Oakland County Solid Waste Plan unless the need arises and/or the WRMD is instructed to do so by the State of Michigan. Information on the County's Solid Waste Plan is available at: https://www.oakgov.com/edca/planning/wasteandrecycling/Pages/Solid-Waste-Plan.aspx.

Storm Drain Markers/Stenciling Program

There were no additional storm drain markers installed in FY 2016/2017.

In FY 2016, one request for a storm drain stencil for use at Clear Lake Elementary in Oxford was provided to their Green Team leader.

-WRC Storm Drain Manhole Cover specifications were updated in FY 2010 and now require that all new storm drain manhole covers are stamped with the message "stormwater Only - Dump No Waste! Drains to Waterway!" and has a custom logo showing a heron, frog and fish.

Subwatershed Advisory Group Participation

WRC staff regularly attend SWAG meetings in the Huron, Clinton and Rouge River watershedsWRC staff regularly attend SEMCOG's Southeast Michigan Partners for Clean Water meetings

Oakland County provides a summary to communities to supplement their stormwater reporting. A digital copy of the summary provided for FY 2016/FY 2017 is available at: http://www.oakgov.com/water/Pages/publications/PH2stormwaterPermit.aspx.

Technical Support-WRC staff responded to 85 different requests for information throughout FY 2016/2017. An excel spreadsheet that summarizes all of the information requests is available upon request.

Oakland County provides a summary to communities to supplement their stormwater reporting. A link to access the summary provided for FY 2016/2017 is: http://www.oakgov.com/water/Pages/publications/PH2stormwaterPermit.aspx

Watershed Council SupportIn FY 2016/2017, the WRC contributed the following in annual membership dues:-Clinton River Watershed Council: $10,250.00 + $10,250 = $20,500-Huron River Watershed Council: $8,442.47 + $8,442.47 = $16,884.94

Watershed Signage

There was one inquiry regarding watershed signage information in FY 2016 from a resident in Groveland Twp on Duck Creek in the Flint River Watershed, as well as one inquiry from a staff member from the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority inquiring on the amount of watershed signage in the Clinton and Huron River watersheds for their stormwater permit reporting.

To date, the WRC has helped coordinate the purchase and installation of more than 650 watershed signs throughout the Flint, Clinton, Rouge and Huron River Watersheds in Oakland County, including:• 215 signs throughout the Huron, Clinton and Flint Watersheds in 2007-2008• 206 Clinton River Watershed signs in 2005• 230 Rouge River Watershed signs in 2001-2003

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Workshops/Seminars/Webinars

WRC:● 12/2/2015 - 3 WRC staff members attended the Watershed and Stormwater Seminar hosted by MWEA in East Lansing. Topics included: Stormwater Utility Legislation, Green Infrastructure, Statewide E. Coli TMDL, Post-Construction Standards, Climate Change, SAW Grant Implementation, and Dam Removal.● 1/5/2016 - WRC staffer viewed the "Submitting a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Annual Report in MiWaters" webinar● 1/19/2016 - WRC staffer viewed the "E. coli in Surface Waters: Michigan's Statewide Bacterial TMDL" webinar● 11/14/2016 - WRC staffer viewed the "Insignt into your Onsite Septic Disposal System" webinar hosed by MSU-Extension and Macomb County●12/6/2016 - WRC staffer viewed the "Phase II MS4 Permit Remand Rule" webinar● 1/19/2016 - 2 WRC staff members viewed the "Michigan's Statewide E. coli TMDL" Webinar● 4/12/2016 - WRC staffer viewed the "Greening the Backyard: Water Efficiency and Stormwater Solutions for Homeowners and Communities" webinar●5/5/2016: 14 WRC staffers viewed a webinar titled "Stormwater Treatment Maintenance: What Works and How To Do It" hosted by Forester University. ●5/8/2016: WRC staffer viewed the "Water Works: A Holistic Approach to National Water Quality" webinar hosted by NTH●5/24/2016: 2 WRC staffers attended the SEMCOG University, "Updating Codes and Ordinances to Support Green Infrastructure Implementation" in Detroit●5/25/2016: WRC staffer viewed the "Engaging Urban Residents: Innovative Approaches to Promoting Community-Based Stormwater Management" Webinar, part of the "Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series"●6/1/2016: WRC staffer viewed the "Detroit Stormwater Code Update Listening Session" webinar●8/8/2016: WRC staffer viewed the "One Water Webinar: Advancing Partnerships for Healthy Watersheds" hosted by the US Water Alliance●8/10/2016: WRC staffer viewed the "Phragmites Snorkeling: How does Phragmites survive water level fluctuations?" webinar●8/16/2016: WRC staffer viewed the "Lessons Learned in Green Infrastructure" webinar hosted by NETI Webinars●1/17/2017 - WRC staffer viewed the "An Environmental Testing Laboratory's Approach to Incident Response Support" webinar to assess if lab support, sample collection and lab analysis is something WRC may want to consider writing into its Spill Reponse SOP or WRC Projects with potential environmental release components●2/16/2017 - WRC staffer viewed the "Statewide E. coli TMDL - Overview and Mapping System Demonstration" webinar hosted by MDEQ●2/23/2017 - WRC staffer viewed the "Statewide E. coli TMDL - Nonpoint Sources" webinar hosted by MDEQ●2/28/2017 - WRC staffer viewed the "Statewide E. coli TMDL - Info for MS4 Permittees" webinar hosted by MDEQ●3/3/2017 - WRC staffer viewed the "Statewide E. coli TMDL - Info for Industrial Stormwater Permittees" webinar hosted by MDEQ●4/5/2017: WRC staffer viewed the "Green Infrastructure Maintenance - Case Studies in Program Development and Implementation" webinar hosted by WEF●5/31/2017-6/2/2017: 14 WRC staffers attended the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure conference in Detroit, MI on one or more days.

OCPRC:FY 2016:●7 OCPR Staff completed and passed the MDA CORE + categories Pesticide Applicator Certification or Recertification Exams/ CEU requirements. The following staff by position maintain MDA Pesticide Applicator Certification at OCPR: 2 FTE Park Supervisors, 1 FTE Maintenance Supervisor, 1 FTE Natural Resources Planner, 4 FTE Crew Chiefs, 2 FTE Grounds Keeper II, 5 PTNE Grounds Keeper II, 2 PTNE Park Maintenance Aides, 3 Parks Helpers, 1 GIS/CAD Tech. The following external conferences which provided instructional material pertinent to stormwater pollution prevention and management BMPs were attended by staff during FY 2016: • MRPA Trails Maintenance Workshop, 10/4/16 - 10/5/16, 4 staff• CRWC Water Trail & Paddling Summit - 9/9/16, 1 staff• MI Natural Shoreline Partnership - 3/19/16, 2 staff• MGIA Pesticide Category/CORE Review and update class; 11/10/15, 1 staff• Midwest Invasive Aquatic Species March 2016, 1 staff• Stewardship Network Conference 1/15/16 - 1/16/16, 3 staff• MGIA Trade Show and Convention, 1/5/16 – 1/7/16, 6 staff

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FY 2017:● 3 OCPR Staff completed and passed the MDA CORE + categories Pesticide Applicator Certification or Recertification Exams/ CEU requirements. The following staff, by position, maintained MDA Pesticide Applicator Certification at OCPR in FY 2017: 3 FTE Park Crew Chiefs, 4 FTE Groundskeeper II, 1 FTE Maintenance Supervisor, 1 FTE Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, 6 PTNE Groundskeeper II, 1 PTNE Parks Crew Chief, 2 PTNE Parks Maitenance Aides, 4 PTNE Parks Helpers.

● 1 PTNE Natural Resources Project Advisor attained Industrial Certified Stormwater Operator Certification through the MDEQ in August 2017 (I-14985).

The following external conferences which provided instructional material pertinent to stormwater pollution prevention and management BMPs were attended by staff during FY 2017: • MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online Course, 1x/ wk 10/4/16 - 11/8/16, 1 staff• Michigan Snow Conference & Expo, 10/11/16, 2 staff• Michigan Wetlands Association Fall Meeting - Avoiding and Minimizing Impacts to Threatened & Endangered Wetland Species, 11/18/16, 1 staff• Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, Annual Conference, 1/3/17 - 1/5/17, 8 staff• Stewardship Network Conference 1/13/17 - 1/14/17, 2 staff• Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America, Orlando, FL, 2/4/17 - 2/9/17, 1 staff• Great Lakes Park Training Institute, 2/27/17 - 3/2/17, 4 staff• MGIA Pesticide Category/CORE Review and update class; Spring 2017, 3 staff• MI Natural Shoreline Partnership - 3/25/17, 1 staff• Michigan Wetlands Association - Conservation & BMPs for MI Amphibians & Reptiles - 7/26/17 - 7/27/17, 1 staff

Workshops/Seminars/Webinars

RCOC:RCOC environmental staff completed a number of workshops and seminars in FY 2016 and FY 2017: -Some of the seminars/workshops from FY 2016 included: SARA Title III workshop, Environmental Compliance Conference, Clinton River Road/Stream Crossing training, DEQ Waste Characterization webinar, DEQ Waste to By-Product Webinar, & Forester University Stormwater Treatment & Maintenance Webinar. Staff also completed IDEP training, good houskeeping training and preventative maintenance training along with various SESC training. -Some of the seminars/workshops in FY 2017 included: SARA Title III workshop, MDEQ Incidence Response webinar, MDEQ Statewide E.Coli TMDL Mapping webinar, Section 7 Training, MDEQ Hazardous Waste webinar, MDEQ CESQG webinar, MDEQ Part 111 Hazardous Waste Management Rule Change webinar, MDEQ SARA Tier II Reporting Training. Staff also completed IDEP training, good houskeeping training and preventative maintenance training along with various SESC training.

Adopt-A-Road/Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up Program

RCOC:- The Adopt-A-Road Program sponsored by the RCOC resulted in approximately 475 cubic yards of trash being removed and properly disposed of in FY 2016. - 14 new Adopt-A-Road groups joined in FY 2016. - The Adopt-A-Road Program sponsored by the RCOC resulted in approximately 427 cubic yards of trash being removed and properly disposed of in FY 2017. - 15 new Adopt-A-Road groups joined in FY 2017. - The RCOC currently manages 292 Adopt-A-Road groups

OCFM participated in MDOT's Adopt-a-Highway program beginning in FY 2012. They adopted Telegraph Rd between Dixie Highway and Elizabeth Lake Roads. In FY 2016, two clean-up events took place: one event was held on April 23, 2016 with 12 bags of trash collected by 12 volunteers, and the second event was held on September 24, 2016 with 11 volunteers collecting 9 bags of trash (a total of approximately 2 cubic yards of trash in FY 2016 collected). In FY 2017, two (2) events were held: one on April 22, 2017 with 33 bags of trashed collected and 36 volunteers and the other on September 23, 2017 with 14 bags of trash collected and 9 volunteers (about 4.5 cubic yards of trash in FY 2017 collected).

The WRC adopted a one-mile stretch of Pontiac Lake Road from Telegraph to Scott Lake Road in FY 2011. Two clean-up events were held in FY 2016/2017: -May 20, 2016, 14 volunteers participated, approximately 1 cubic yard of trash removed-May 11, 2017, 14 volunteers participated, approximately 1 cubic yards of trash removed

WRC staff also participated in two new park cleanups in FY 2016:May 21, 2016 - Rouge River cleanup at Heritage Park in Pontiac. Only Commissioner Nash attended, but our office helped to promote it. September 23, 2016 - Galloway Park in Pontiac and was part of the Clinton Clean-up. We had four staff members there and collected 10 bags of garbage, approx. 30 pounds.

In total, about 911 cubic yards of trash were removed from the Clinton River Watershed through these efforts in FY 2016/2017.

Illicit Discharge Elimination Plan

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In FY 2016, a total of 77 beaches on 62 different lakes were sampled for E. coli. The sampling program encompassed sixteen weeks and began the week of June 6, 2016. A total of 808 sampling events were conducted between June 6 and September 13, 2016 consisting of 2,224 individual samples.

At the beginning of each bathing beach season, OCHD sends notifications to the individual cities, villages or townships in which the beach is located as notification that sampling will occur. These same letters are also mailed to the contact person on record for the individual bathing beaches. Twenty-eight CVTs were included in the 2016 season.

There were 12 beaches closed during the 2016 season. Some beaches were closed multiple times, and length of closure varied from 1 day to several weeks.

An article detailing the OCHD's beach monitoring program in 2016 and beach closures within Oakland County was published in the Oakland Press on 8/22/2016. The article notes that wildlife and stormwater runoff are the two main reasons for high readings of E. coli that lead to beach closures.

The Health Department also allows residents to bring in their own samples for testing and the results will be provided for a nomimal fee.

In FY 2017, a total of 75 beaches on 61 different lakes were sampled for E. coli. The sampling program encompassed ten weeks and began the week of June 5, 2017. A total of 769 sampling events were conducted between June 5 and August 11, 2017 consisting of 2,307 individual samples.

At the beginning of each bathing beach season, OCHD sends notifications to the individual cities, villages or townships in which the beach is located as notification that sampling will occur. These same letters are also mailed to the contact person on record for the individual bathing beaches.

There were 9 beaches closed during the 2017 season. Some beaches were closed multiple times, and length of closure varied from 1 day to several weeks.

Additional details about which lakes are monitored and the closed beaches can be found online at: https://www.oakgov.com/health/services/Pages/Environmental-Health.aspx and expand the "Beaches" tab.

The Health Department also allows residents to bring in their own samples for testing and the results will be provided for a nomimal fee.

Beach Monitoring Program

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Complaint Tracking, Investigation and Notification and Reporting

WRC:The WRC received 40 complaints throughout 17 communities during FY 2016. Complaint investigations resulted in the identification of 22 illicit discharge sources, 21 of which have been eliminated in FY 2016. The remaining unresolved complaint is related to an ongoing remediation of groundwater contamination at a former automotive manufacturing site in Rochester which may be releasing products to the surface water. The site is being monitored by MDEQ as part of the groundwater remediation settlement with the previous property owner.

In FY 2017, WRC received 40 complaints throughout 21 communities, which resulted in the identification of 29 illicit discharge sources, all of which have been eliminated in 2017. (See Appendix H for the complaint summary tables and Appendix I for maps of illicit discharges)

OCHD:The OCHD acted on 136 septic-related customer complaints in FY 2016 and 104 septic-related complaints in FY 2017, as reported to the MDEQ.

RCOC:RCOC staff responded to six (6) pollution complaints in FY 2016 and six (6) in FY 2017. See Appendix J for a summary of the complaints and follow-up actions taken.

The Oakland County 24-Hour Pollution Hotline was promoted in the following ways in FY 2016/17:-Published on WRC Home page and at: http://www.oakgov.com/water/-Published in WRC E-newsletter that gets sent quarterly to elected officials throughout Oakland County communities-Published in WRC's Waterfront Wisdom publication-Published in WRC's annual Kids' Clean Water Calendar-Published in the Fishing Opportunities in Oakland County Poster-Hotline brochures are distributed throughout the year to CVTs at SWAG meetings and at special events-Information about the hotline are shared during presentations at water festivals (Rouge River, Lake St. Clair and Clinton River water festivals) and public education presentations

In FY 2013, WRC participated with a Regional IDEP Group in developing a Regional IDEP identification contact brochure which has was distrubuted to municipal staff in the 5-County Southeast Michigan region

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Retention Treatment Basin (RTB) Operation

The WRC operates and maintains the Acacia Park, Birmingham, Bloomfield Village, and George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basins (RTBs).

For FY 2016, approximately 824.57 million gallons (MG) of treated combined sewage was discharged from the four RTBs during 13 Permitted Treated Discharges (PTDs). During this period, all but two (85%) of the PTDs were in compliance with permit limitations.

For FY 2017, approximately 2,508.31 MG was retained and dewatered during wet weather events to the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) for further treatment. These four RTBs experienced a total of 16 Permitted Treated Discharges (PTDs), for a total volume of 1,792.55 MG of permitted, treated and dissinfected effluent. During this period, all but one (94%) of the PTDs were in compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limitations. The non-compliance occurred at the Acacia Park RTB for a Total Residual Chlorine (TRC) violation (event average of 2.1 with the permit limit being 2.0).

WRC remains committed to continued water resource protection and preservation.

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WRC:During FY 2016, surveys and dry weather screening were conducted at 51 discharge points in 14 communities located on 39 county drains in the Clinton and Rouge River watersheds (See Appendix K). Testing and screening of these discharge points identified 24 drains with suspect discharges.

In FY 2016, no illicit discharges were found on drains surveyed in the Clinton River Watershed. WRC performed additional sampling and follow-up investigations on drains with suspect discharges in the Rouge River Watershed with funding and support from the ARC. Sampling was conducted on 11 drains and illicit discharge investigation work was begun on five (5) county drains in Farmington, Bloomfield Township and Southfield. These include the US-16 Drain in Farmington, the Fracassi and Austin Drains in Southfield, and the No. 1, 3, 4 & 10 branches of the Claude H Stevens Drain, the Devonshire Drain and the Bloomfield Highlands Drain in Bloomfield Twp. Investigations of the US-16 Drain identified three (3) residential sanitary house leads connected to the drain. Correction of these illicit connections requires engineering and design plans and approval of funding by the City of Farmington. The City plans to complete these corrections in FY 2017. CCTV of residential storm drain laterals into the Fracassi Drain identified four (4) potential misconnections, but the work was unable to confirm any illicit discharge sources. Investigation of these connections and CCTV work on additional street storm drain laterals will be conducted in FY 2017. Investigation of the Claude H. Stevens No. 3 Drain identified one (1) potential failed septic system discharging to the drain. This has been referred to the Oakland County Health Department which will evaluate the system in FY 2017. Upstream sampling of the Claude H. Stevens No. 1, 10, and 4 drains were inconclusive and did not isolate an illicit discharge source. Sampling of these drains will continue in FY 2017. Sampling of the Austin Drain isolated a potential illicit discharge to a residential side street, but the work did not isolate a discharge source. Investigation of the connected street lateral will continue in FY 2017. Sampling of Devonshire and Bloomfield Highland Drains was inconclusive. Additional upstream investigations on these drains will continue in FY 2017.

In FY 2016, WRC also conducted a survey and investigation of the Pebble Creek Drain in Farmington Hills. Sampling on Pebble Creek indicated elevated E.coli concentrations. Oakland County Parks, with the assistance of WRC, conducted outfall screenings and inspection of the grounds and facilities at the Glenn Oaks Golf Course which did not result in the identification of an illicit discharge source. However, examination of the sanitary system based on a follow-up complaint investigation did reveal a break in the sanitary lead for the club house facility which crosses the Pebble Creek. Repairs were made to the sanitary sewer in FY 2017. The Illicit discharge and results are reported on under the Complaint Investigation section (see Appendix H).

WRC:During FY 2017, surveys and dry weather screening were conducted at 28 discharge points in 8 communities located on 16 county drains in the Clinton and Rouge River watershed (See Appendix K). Testing and screening of these discharge points identified twelve (12) drains with suspect discharges.

In FY 2017, WRC performed follow-up investigations on suspicious discharge points identified during previous Rouge River Watershed IDEP efforts in FY 2016. Illicit discharge elimination work was completed on the US-16 Drain in Farmington resulting in the elimination of three (3) residential sanitary connections to the drain, and one (1) failed septic system was eliminated on the Claude H. Stevens No. 3 Drain in Bloomfield Twp. These illicit discharges were discovered in FY 2016. WRC also conducted additional follow-up sampling and investigations on five (5) County drains with additional funding from the ARC in FY 2017. These included the Fracassi and Austin Drains in Southfield, and the Claude H. Stevens, Bloomfield Highlands and Devonshire Drains in Bloomfield Twp. Investigations of these drains was unable to isolate and confirm any additional illicit discharge sources, however a septic system drain field located on top of the Bloomfield Highlands drain was identified by the Oakland County Health Department during review of a new construction permit application. The septic system and drain field were abandoned and moved to a different area on the property for the new construction. This illicit discharge and elimination is reported on under the Complaint Investigation section (see Appendix H). Continued investigation of the Fracassi, Claude H. Stevens, Austin, Bloomfield Highland and Devonshire Drains is planned for FY 2018.

Additional outfall surveys, dry weather screening, facility inspections and illicit discharge investigations were conducted at the Pontiac WWTP (at 155 N. Opdyke) and the Water North Buiding (522 S. Opdyke) in Pontiac. Operation and maintenance of theses facilities was transferred to WRC in FY 2017. The facilities are located in the Pontiac Clinton River No. 2 and Levinson Drain Districts in Pontiac. Survey and inspection of the Water North Building identified four (4) illicit discharge sources, including: a misconnected utility sink, misconnected floor and trench drains and outdoor storage piles from construction spoils without SESC control measures in place. All of these sources were eliminated or corrected in FY 2017.

OCPRC:No known IDEP incidents or investigations in FY 2016/FY 2017.

IDEP Investigations

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RCOC:Surveys of all road drain outfalls were completed in FY 2015 and all subdivision and road-to-road outfalls and discharge points were completed in FY 2016. No Illicit discharge issues have been found by RCOC during surveys of county road drains during FY 2016 or FY 2017.

In summary, during FY 2016/2017, 59 illicit discharges were discovered by WRC during complaint investigations, discharge point surveys and follow-up investigations. Of these, a total of 58 illicit discharges were corrected with the identified sources being eliminated.

The following pollutants were removed through the County's IDEP in FY 2016 and FY 2017 (see Appendix L for details):● 1,391,479 gallons of sewage● 600 gallons of fuels, oil and grease● 20,080 pounds of sediment● 130 gallons of hydraulic fluid● 10,420 gallons of soaps and detergents● 20 gallons of transformer oil● 20 gallons of antifreeze● 500 gallons of algaecide● 300 pounds of pet waste● 100 gallons of concrete washout ● An unestimated amount of liquid garbage waste, paint and industrial contamination (brownfield site)

WRC:In FY 2016, the WRC hosted a regional training on Stormwater Pollution Prevention and IDEP awareness as part of the 5-year Regional IDEP and Stormwater Pollution Prevention training plan in cooperation with the Alliance of Rouge Communities and Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. The training was held on October 13, 2016 at the Oakland Schools Conference Center in Waterford. There were 90 attendees. Based on survey results from 55 respondents, a 61% response rate, 96% agreed to strongly agreed that the training was valuable and 80% planned to implement the recommended practices. The agenda, sign-in sheets and evaluation results are included in Appendix M. There were 9 OCPRC staff and 2 WRC staff in attendance. Commissioner Nash provided the welcoming remarks and one WRC staffer presented the introductory information on the importance of water quality protection and role of IDEP and municipal stormwater pollution prevention in that effort.

RCOC:In FY 2016, 75 RCOC employees received IDEP training.In FY 2017, 42 RCOC employees received IDEP training.

OCPRC:● 10/13/2016: 8 OCPRC staff attended the IDEP Training at the Oakland Schools Facility hosted by Oakland County WRC. ● A 2016 Safety Training Packet containing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping, and Spill Response and Safety Measure Protocols was distributed to all OCPR Maintenance and Operation Facility Supervisors. The packet content was reviewed by Park Supervisors as part of park-specific, mandatory 30-minute safety training sessions for full and part-time facilities staff. Content of the training packages included the following; Overview of the Oakland County Phase II Permit; Overview of potential maintenance facility environmental emergencies and facility response plans; List of Vendos for spill response kits; Overview of the MI Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program; OCPR Surface Water Pollution Response Cards. In total, 83 full and part-time OCPR employees participated in the stormwater awareness and management-based spring/ summer training sessions described above.● In 2016, OCPR launched 2 new standardized forms for documenting inventory and assessment of storm water assets and pollution prevention activities at all park facilities - "OCPR Annual Facility Storm Water Pollution Prevention Inspection Report" and "Annual Storm Water Structure Inspection Sheet". These forms are to be completed annually by qualified staff at each park facility containing potential pollutants. Completed inventory forms will be archived within the OCPR CAMS system.

●A 2017 Safety Training Packet containing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping, and Spill Response and Safety Measure Protocols was distributed to all OCPR Maintenance and Operation Facility Supervisors. The packet content was reviewed by Park Supervisors as part of park-specific, mandatory 30-minute safety training sessions for full and part-time facilities staff. Content of the training packages included the following; Overview of the Oakland County Phase II Permit; Overview of potential maintenance facility environmental emergencies and facility response plans; List of Vendos for spill response kits; Overview of the MI Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program; OCPR Surface Water Pollution Response Cards. In total, 98 full and part-time OCPR employees participated in the stormwater awareness and management-based spring/ summer training sessions described above.● In 2016 - 2017 OCPR launched 2 new standardized forms for documenting inventory and assessment of storm water assets and pollution prevention activities at all park facilities - "OCPR Annual Facility Storm Water Pollution Prevention Inspection Report" and "Annual Storm Water Structure Inspection Sheet". These forms are to be completed annually by qualified staff at each park facility containing potential pollutants. Completed inventory forms will be archived within the OCPR CAMS system.

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WRC:FY 2016 IDEP data indicates that 22 out of 40 Pollution Hotline complaints investigated, or 55%, resulted in the identification of a pollutant source. An additional four (4) illicit discharge sources were identified as a result of stormwater discharge point sampling and follow-up investigations of drains suspected of having illicit discharges based on DWS of the drain outlets and an additional five (5) county drains are scheduled for investigation of illicit discharge sources in FY 2017.

The number of complaints that resulted in a pollution source identification and removal declined slightly over the previous year, but remain at about 50%. This consistency shows that the WRC IDEP Pollution Hotline program continues to be a valuable tool for staff, citizens and municipalities. The diversity in the types of complaints received and the diversity in complaintants utilizing the hotline shows that information is getting out into the communities and the hotline is being utilized more both by municipal staff and the general public.

Dry weather screening of County Drain outlets continues to be shown as a useful tool for evaluating the presence of upstream sources of illicit discharges. Although four (4) illicit discharges were discovered as a direct result of dry weather screening and follow-up investigation, corrective actions are pending. This practice continues to be useful in evaluating drains for follow-up IDEP investigation; however, as the program progresses, investigating and locating discharge sources seems to be becoming increasingly more difficult, requiring more time and more resources. Often these discharges lead to investigation of enclosed drain systems, requiring multiple sampling events, CCTV inspection, smoke testing and dye testing to verify illicit connections.

WRC:FY 2017 IDEP data indicates that 29 of 40 Pollution Hotline complaints investigated, or 72.5%, resulted in the identification and elimination of a pollutant source. A total of eight (8) illicit discharge sources were eliminated as a result of stormwater discharge point sampling, follow-up investigations and facility inspections. Four (4) of these were corrections of discharges discovered in FY 2016, and four (4) new discharge sources were found and eliminated in FY 2017.

The pollution source removal percentages based on complaint investigations continues to improve over previous year’s percentages of complaints resulting in identification and removal of pollution sources. The efficiency of the number of complaints received and those resulting in the identification and removal of a surface water pollution source shows that the WRC IDEP Pollution Hotline program continues to be a valuable tool for staff, citizens and municipalities.

Dry weather screening of County Drain outlets continues to be shown as a useful tool for evaluating the presence of upstream sources of illicit discharges. Although four (4) new sources of pollution were found and eliminated, these were related to inspection and investigations of County facilities. Additional IDEP investigations conducted on five (5) County drains were unable to identify any additional discharge sources. Illicit discharges are still suspected on these drains and investigations will continue in FY 2018. Investigating and locating discharge sources seems to be becoming increasingly more difficult, requiring more time and more resources, often without definitive results.

Implement Dry Weather Discharge Screening Procedures and Parameters for Road Drainage and Storm Drainage Systems

WRC:Standardized dry weather screening procedures, parameters, complaint investigation and illicit discharge investigation procedures for IDEP have been established and incorporated into the Oakland County MS4 IDEP. These procedures are documented in Work Instructions EU-1700 and EU-1702 and are available upon request. WRC procedures, parameters and forms utilized by IDEP have been converted into standardized forms and reports for the Collaborative Assessment Management System (CAMS) being utilized for enterprise-wide management of county assets and data. The CAMS incorporates standardized processes for data collection, data entry and reporting for IDEP including: ● MS4 discharge point surveys and data collection, ● Pollution Hotline complaints, and ● Illicit discharge investigations. Standardized forms have been integrated into other Oakland County departments IDEP programs for use. Dry weather screening (DWS) inspections, complaint and illicit discharge investigation forms were used to collect information and data in FY 2016. IDEP work instructions and procedures are being utilized by other County departments in completing IDEP outfall/discharge point mapping and DWS in FY 2017.

RCOC:RCOC developed guidelines for the Illicit Discharge Elimination Program in March 2015, which includes RCOC's procedure for dry weather screening. These procedures were last updated in September of 2016.

OCPRC:OCPR observes the 5-year permit cycle requirement for MS4 dry-weather screening for all OCPR-operated discharge points (68 locations over 11 parks). Dry-weather screening for all OCPR MS4 outfalls was completed summer 2014 and will be repeated again by summer 2019. OCPR will continue to partner with WRC and other permitted County Departments to standardize practices and achieve NPDES Phase II Permit requirements.

Illicit Connection and Discharge Elimination

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WRC:In FY 2016, MS4 Discharge Point structures were entered into CAMS and are used to generate dry weather screening schedules and work orders for WRC. Discharge points were modified in FY 2014 to distinguish between the MS4 Outfall, MS4 Discharge Point (DP) and Non-MS4 drain sampling points for designation as part of the 2015 Oakland County MS4 permit application process. WRC evaluated locations of DWS and sampling with respect to the requirements of the new permit. WRC developed an alternative IDEP which focuses on monitoring of open and enclosed County Drains at their outlets and utilizing this data for prioritization and investigation of County and Community MS4 Outfalls and Discharge Points as an alternative to continued DWS of identified MS4 Outfall and DP structures every permit cycle. WRC staff met with MDEQ staff in FY 2014 to discuss this alternative approach and submitted the plan with the permit application in 2015.

In FY 2017, the operation and maintenance responsibilities of two (2) facilities in Pontiac were transferred to WRC. Discharge point and storm water structures were identified, mapped and entered into the WRC database and included in CAMS for generating DWS schedules and Work Orders for WRC. WRC continues to evaluate locations of DWS and sampling with respect to the requirements of the new permit and the Alternative IDEP Plan which focuses on monitoring of open and enclosed County Drains at their outlets and utilizing this data for prioritization and investigation of County and Community MS4 Outfalls and Discharge Points as an alternative to continued DWS of identified MS4 Outfall and DP structures every permit cycle. WRC staff also met with members of the ARC Community and staff of MDEQ to discuss how WRC DWS data can be utilized in an overall Collaborative IDEP Plan being developed for the Rouge Watershed. It is expected that this information will be utilized by Communities within the Rouge Watershed for prioritization of IDEP activities within each Community.

OCPRC:In FY 2017, Phase I of stormwater asset mapping and updates was completed and is available within an internal Parks GIS database. OCPR staff is in the process of working with WRC GIS staff to compile and configure FY 2014 GPS field data for Parks MS4 outfalls and stormwater assets into the Oakland County CAMS data and City Works work order standards. The next round of dry-weather screening is scheduled for FY 2019.

RCOC:The RCOC has completed the mapping and dry weather screening of all stormwater outfall and discharge points (2,370 outfalls/discharge points screened). The discharge point/outfall database will be organized and maintained with Cityworks, RCOC's asset management system. An updated list of outfalls/discharge points is included in Appendix N.

To date, all discharge points for County Departments have been mapped and include:Water Resources Commissioner – 100% (897 discharge points monitored as part of an Alternative IDEP)Facilities Maintenance & Operations – 100% (76 discharge points screened once per permit cycle)Parks Commission – 100% (68 discharge points screened once per permit cycle); Next round of dry weather screening is scheduled for FY 2019. Oakland Schools – 100% (9 discharge points screened once per permit cycle)Road Commission for Oakland County – 100% (2,370 outfalls/discharge points monitored as part of an Alternative IDEP)

Oakland Brownfield Initiative

As of FY 2017, there are over 420 projects in the program.

There are 320 projects with environmental assessment work started.

A total of $1,150,000,000+ on proposed investment.

Oakland County Facilities with OSDS

RCOC has two garage facilities with OSDS (Milford-District #1, Davisburg-District #2) and each has their tanks pumped on a regular basis.

OCPRC maintains each of their six (6) OSDS' as outlined in their respective Operations & Maintenance Manual.

WRC operates and maintains several community septic systems and county park disposal systems: -Island Club Condominiums in Commerce Township -Woodbridge Lake Estates in Walled Lake -Belle Ann Falls Estates in Ortonville -Lower Pettibone Lake Community Septic in Highland Township -Addison Oaks Park Lagoon System (maintained by WRC) -Springfield Oaks Park (maintained by WRC)

These systems are visited at least monthly.

MS4 Discharge Point/Outfall Database

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Oakland County Onsite Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) Program

OCHD Environmental Health Services (EHS) is responsible for inspection and regulation of septage pumping/hauling trucks. Septage haulers are those businesses that are engaged in servicing, handling and disposing of waste from portable toilets, septic tanks, seepage pits, cesspools and sewage lift stations. Licensed septage haulers require a yearly inspection from the local health department. For FY 2016, EHS conducted 66 septage vehicle inspections of both new haulers and existing vehicles and 2 septage receiving station inspections. The unit investigates septage hauler complaints and conducts compliance meetings as necessary.

EHS facilitates land development, including the subdividing of land for subdivisions and site condominiums. Properly planned land use enhances community improvement and ensures groundwater protection during the land development process.

EHS assists local municipalities in assessing a property's ability to support proposed activities as related to onsite sewage disposal and groundwater protection.

OCHD issued 783 on-site sewage disposal system permits for the FY 2016 as reported to the MDEQ. OCHD completed 430 failure evaluations in FY 2016.OCHD issued 746 on-site sewage disposal system permits for the FY 2017 as reported to the MDEQ. OCHD completed 423 failure evaluations in FY 2017.

The OCHD has a website dedicated to information about it's OSDS Program at: https://www.oakgov.com/health/services/Pages/Septic.aspx

WRC:All discharge points for WRC drains and facilities located as of FY 2014 have been mapped. WRC has completed the process of reviewing IDEP discharge point data and updating WRC drain maps to include MS4 discharge point locations and dry weather screening information. This process was completed in FY 2011 and data was incorporated into GIS and migrated to the CAMS system. Integration of departmental data management and mapping systems was completed in FY 2012. A map of MS4 discharge point locations surveyed in FY 2016 and 2017 is included in Appendix O.

An update of WRC discharge point data began in FY 2013 as part of the process to prepare for Oakland County's Permit application submittal in 2015. This included a re-definition of discharge point locations to differentiate between MS4 outfalls vs. MS4 discharge points that is consistent with the new permit application language. An alterntive IDEP plan was developed that focuses on monitoring of open and enclosed County drains for suspectected illicit discharges and utilizing water quality data for prioitization of illicit discharge investigations of County and Commiunity MS4s as opposed to traditional DWS of MS4 Outfalls and DPs every permit cycle. The Alternative IDEP was included with Oakland County's permit application in FY 2015.

OCPRC:See above information provided in IDEP sections 'IDEP Investigations' and 'MS4 Discharge Point/Outfall Database'

RCOC: ● In FY 2016, RCOC collected 358 subdivision outfall and road-to-road discharge points. RCOC hired two environmental college interns this past summer to help collect the outfall and discharge points. ● In FY 2017, RCOC collected 9,235 catch basin and 3,436 manhole points. RCOC hired two environmental college interns this past summer to help collect the catch basin and manhole points.

RCOC is woking with DEQ to prioritize the outfall/discharge points for future inspections.

The RCOC has completed the mapping and dry weather screening of all stormwater discharge points (2,369 outfalls/discharge points screened). RCOC is woking with DEQ to prioritize the outfall/discharge points for future inspections.

To date, all discharge points for County Departments have been mapped and include:Water Resources Commissioner – 100% (897 discharge points screened)Facilities Maintenance & Operations – 100% (76 discharge points screened)Parks Commission – 100% (68 discharge points screened)Oakland Schools – 100% (9 discharge points screened)Road Commission for Oakland County – 100% (2,370 outfalls/discharge points screened)

Oakland County Owned and/or Operated Storm Drain Discharge Point/Outfall Surveys

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Spill/Non-Stormwater Release Response

WRC:The WRC has the following procedures in place to deal with pollution incidences:

-Surface Water Pollution Response Procedure (P-043): The purpose of this Procedure is to describe how the WRC identifies and responds to Oakland County surface water pollution incidents reported through their 24-hour Pollution Hotline (248-858-0931) and other sources. This document was updated in FY 2015 and is available upon request.

-Notification and Reporting of SSOs and CSOs (P-036): The purpose of this Procedure is to describe how the WRC handles the notification and reporting of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), and combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in accordance with Public Act No. 286 of the Public Acts of 2000. This document is available upon request.

RCOC:RCOC has a Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (PIPP) that is also amended for brine well operations. In FY 2016, RCOC created a Spill Response Procedure flowchart that was distributed to all directors and maintenance staff. RCOC also promotes WRC’s 24-hour Pollution Hotline at (248) 858-0931 in addition to RCOC's 7-day a week Department of Customer Service (DCS) contact numbers. When DCS is contacted, the incident is input into CityWorks and forwarded to the correct department. RCOC's PIPP was updated in March, 2015.

Update Prioritization and Scheduling of Dry Weather Screening Activities at Known Discharge Point Locations, Road Drainage and Storm Drainage Systems

WRC and RCOC will continue to follow-up on suspicious discharges identified during FY 2016 and/or 2017 surveys. Follow-up sampling and investigations are scheduled to continue through various IDEP programs in FY 2016.

WRC:WRC has surveyed and inventoried all MS4 outfalls and discharge points on county drains. WRC has submitted an alternative IDEP which includes a schedule for continued dry weather screening of designated county drain sampling points based on the 5-yr permit cycle. The alternative IDEP and schedule provides for frequency of dry weather screening and sampling of county drains, inspection of MS4 outfalls and discharge points and scheduling of upstream investigation on drains with suspected illicit discharges based on dry weather screening results, complaints and any known pollution issues. WRC will continue dry weather screening, inspections and investigation on drains scheduled for FY 2018.

WRC received additional funding through the ARC to do additional follow-up illicit discharge investigation and elimination work on five (5) suspect county drains in Farmington, Southfield and Bloomfield Twp. in FY 2017. No additional illicit discharge sources have been identified in FY 2017. Additional sampling and investigation work to identify illicit discharge sources on these drains will continue in FY 2018.

Additionally, WRC has been working with the ARC and Rouge Watershed communities in drafting a Collaborative IDEP Plan for the Watershed. The Collaborative Plan, with integrated WRC monitoring data collected under the Alternative IDEP, along with current and proposed monitoring data collected by Wayne County and the ARC is part of the integrated plan to prioritize areas throughout the Watershed for IDEP Investigation. This information will be utilized by the Counties and Communities in prioritizing their outfall screening and IDEP investigation activities under their stormwater permits. RCOC:As of FY 2016, RCOC is working with DEQ to prioritize the outfall/discharge points for future inspections.

OCPRC:OCPR observes the 5-year permit cycle requirement for MS4 dry-weather screening for all OCPR-operated discharge points (68 locations over 11 parks). Dry-weather screening for all OCPR MS4 outfalls was completed summer 2014 and will be repeated again by summer 2019. OCPR will continue to partner with WRC and other permitted County Departments to standardize practices and achieve NPDES Phase II Permit requirements.

OCFM and OS will continue to dry weather screen outfalls located on their properties once per the 5-year permit cycle and follow-up on investigation and elimination of any illicit discharges found. WRC will continue to provide support for these activities under the Oakland County Stormwater Committee (OCSC).

Verify New Connections - Prevent Illicit Connections

WRC employs nine (9) trained inspectors to inspect drain and sewer projects throughout Oakland County. The inspector is responsible for inspecting connections and other related items to insure that work is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications. The inspector is also present to insure that the integrity of the existing system is maintained and that proper compliance with state and local regulations is observed.

In FY 2016, WRC inspected a combined 536 house lead and sewer connections and 58 drain permits throughout Oakland County and provided full time inspection on 22 new construction projects.

In FY 2017, WRC inspected a combined 499 house lead and sewer connections and 74 drain permits throughout Oakland County and provided full time inspection on 25 new construction projects.

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For FY 2016, approximately 8.13 billion gallons of treated wastewater was discharged from the WWTP’s.

For the sixth year in a row, the Walled Lake-Novi WWTP was awarded the highest honor available from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) – the prestigious Platinum Award. The platinum award goes to a facility with perfect compliance with NPDES permits over a consecutive five-year period. The Walled Lake-Novi WWTP has now gone 10 straight years without a non-compliance. At the same time, for the seventh year in a row, the Commerce Township WWTP was awarded the Platinum Award, meaning that the Commerce WWTP has now gone eleven years in a row without a non-compliance. NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Program recognizes facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by their compliance with their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The Pontiac WWTP has now gone two years in a row without a non-compliance and was again awarded NACWA's Gold Award.

An article regarding WRC's takeover of the management of the Pontiac WWTP's was published on June 30, 2016 in the Oakland Press. The article details the work being done under a $4 million SAW grant, including televising 275,000 lf of sewer and conducting condition assessments of more than 700 assets of the system. In addition, the county has invested nearly $16 million in improvements to the wastewater system that will improve reliability of the system and prevent emergency repairs that are more expensive.

For FY 2017, approximately 7.65 billion gallons of treated wastewater was discharged from the WWTP’s.

For the seventh year in a row, the Walled Lake-Novi WWTP was awarded the highest honor available from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) – the prestigious Platinum Award. The platinum award goes to a facility with perfect compliance with NPDES permits over a consecutive five-year period. The Walled Lake-Novi WWTP has now gone 11 straight years without a non-compliance. At the same time, for the eighth year in a row, the Commerce Township WWTP was awarded the Platinum Award, meaning that the Commerce WWTP has now gone 12 years in a row without a non-compliance. NACWA’s Peak Performance Awards Program recognizes facilities for excellence in wastewater treatment as measured by their compliance with their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The Pontiac WWTP has now gone three (3) years in a row without a non-compliance and was again awarded NACWA's Gold Award.

Soil Erosion Program

WRC:The WRC Soil Erosion Unit currently has four (4) inspectors and is responsible for implementing the SESC program in 21 cities, 18 townships and nine villages.

The WRC soil erosion unit issued 1,443 single-family residential soil erosion permits, 369 commercial soil erosion permits and 484 permit exemptions in FY 2016.

The WRC soil erosion unit issued 1,097 single-family residential soil erosion permits, 330 commercial soil erosion permits and 314 permit exemptions in FY 2017.

The WRC Soil Erosion Unit has a fee structure that uses a permit class system to identify the severity of earth disruption and assign appropriate inspection priorities. WRC maintains a soil erosion database to retrieve daily inspections as well as provide information utilized in monthly quality assurance monitoring. The soil erosion unit is fully staffed and the inspection scheduling system is in place. The WRC Soil Erosion program is an exceptional program that results in the significant water quality benefits throughout Oakland County.

Soil erosion complaints are documented in the county's Collaborative Asset Management System (CAMS) and details are available upon request.

RCOC:The RCOC has been an Approved Public Agency since 1975. In FY 2013, RCOC's program was audited by the MDEQ and was approved. RCOC currently has 43 certified SESC/stormwater operator staff, an increase of 4 staff members from FY 2016.

Community Master Plan Review

In FY 2016, Oakland County PEDS reviewed six (6) master plans and three (3) amendments. The master plans came from the Village of Beverly Hills, Holly Township and the cities of Novi, South Lyon, Southfield and Troy. Two amendments were received from the City of Auburn Hills and one amendment was received from Springfield Township.

In FY 2017, OCPEDS reviewed two (2) master plans and four (4) amendments. The master plans came from Oakland Township and the City of Oak Park. Master plan amendments were received from Milford Township and the cities of Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills and Southfield.

Construction Stormwater Runoff Control

Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Controls for Development and Redevelopment

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation

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Dams

Under the provisions of Part 307 of Act No. 59 of 1995, Inland Lake Levels, the Water Resources Commissioner is delegated the responsibility of participating in legal proceedings to establish and maintain normal lake levels for lakes in Oakland County.

At present there are 54 lakes within the County that have an established normal level. The Water Resources Commissioner is the delegated authority to maintain the normal levels of these lakes. The lakes are located in four river basins, distributed as follows: 34 in the Clinton, 13 in the Huron, 2 in the Rouge, 3 in the Shiawassee and 2 in the Flint.

A staff Engineer heads the Lake Level Program, which involves the operation and maintenance of 36 lake level control structures and 8 lake level augmentation pumps. In some cases, the level of more than one lake is controlled from a single structure. There are two lake level control technicians assigned to monitor the lake levels and perform the day to day operation of the structures.

The regulation of a lake level provides for flood control, enhanced recreational use and protection of property values. The Water Resources Commissioner's Office is available to help facilitate the process of establishing a normal lake level with literature and technical expertise.

WRC has emergency action plans for eight (8) of the dams as required by the State's Dam Safety Act. These plans are available upon request.

Information on lake levels is available on the WRC Web site at: https://www.oakgov.com/water/Pages/publications/lake_levels.aspx.

Drainage District Mapping As of FY 2017, WRC has 444 assessment districts mapped and approved for use. Of these, 29 are Lake Level Assessment Districts, 415 are Drain Assessment Districts.

Stormwater Standards

WRC:The WRC employs three engineers and three engineering systems coordinators to review construction plans for mobile home parks, platted subdivisions, any involvement with County Drains or their easements, or drain district enlargements as required by the Drain Code.

The WRC has a written procedure (P-012) to describe the method for the review of drain site plans and issuing of drain tap permits by the Engineering Unit in accordance with the Public Acts of 1956, the Michigan Drain Code, as amended, and WRC's Engineering Design Standards for stormwater Facilities.

In FY 2016, WRC reviewed and approved 29 stormwater BMPs and three (3) of those BMPs are maintained by OCFM (two detention basins and one infiltration basin/bioswale).In FY 2017, WRC reviewed and approved 46 stormwater BMPs, none of which are maintained by WRC. For a complete list of the variety of BMPs approved and maintained, see Appendix P.

-WRC Storm Drain Manhole Cover specifications were updated in FY 2010 and now require that all new storm drain manhole covers are stamped with the message "stormwater Only - Dump No Waste! Drains to Waterway!" and has a custom logo showing a heron, frog and fish.

-WRC is currently in the process of updating its Stormwater Management Design Standards to meet the most recent Phase II NPDES stormwater general permit requirements and expects to have an approvable standard in November, 2017.

RCOC:RCOC's Post-Construction guidelines were updated in 2016 which identifies how RCOC minimizes post-construction runoff by using BMP's on a job-by-job scenario for every project. RCOC is waiting on MDOT's guidelines to be approved before making further edits to the current guidelines.

USGS Stream Flow Gauges

-Six (6) continuous-record gage stations were financed by WRC in FY 2016 and FY 2017-FY 2016 expenditures on gage operation totaled $57,524 (USGS covered $27,519 of the total $85,043 cost)-FY 2017 expenditures on gage operation totaled $55,341 (USGS covered $27,519 and USGS GWSIP funding covered the remaining $3,614 of the total $86,474 cost)

-The data can be accessed from the USGS Web site at: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mi/nwis/rt

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WRC Projects Under Development, Under Construction and Recently Completed

The WRC has a complete listing of current, future and recently completed drain and sewer projects that are implemented to protect our natural resources from water pollution and are available on WRC's web site at: https://www.oakgov.com/water/Pages/projects/default.aspx

An article about the WRC's Perry Street Diversion Project was published in the Downstown Newsmagazine (Birmingham/Bloomfield/Rochester) on October 7, 2016. The article detailed how the project will save ratepayers in Rochester, Rochester Hills and 11 other communities about $5 million per year in fees by diverting wastewater from the Great Lakes Water Authority to the Pontiac Wastewater Treatment Plant.

WRC:FY 2016:● 11/4/2015 - 3 WRC staff members from the Commerce WWTP viewed the Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention DVD● 11/6/2015 - 3 WRC staff members from the Commerce WWTP viewed the Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention DVD● 12/11/2015 - the following WRC staff attended a training session on "Management of Contaminated Materials" when dealing with repairs on sanitary or water main, or storm drainage systems: 16 Sewer Maintenance Staff, 13 Drain Maintenance Staff, 4 Water Maintenance Staff, 4 Cross Connection staff and 8 Engineering/Administration staff. The training touched on the importance of minimizing runoff of contaminated soils, proper storage and disposal of contaminated materials, and the importance of preventing contamination of storm water/not allowing pollution to enter storm drain.● 1/9/2016 - 7 WRC Staff members from the Walled Lake-Novi WWTP viewed the Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention DVD● 5/5/2016 - 14 WRC staff members viewed a webinar on "Stormwater Treatment Maintenance: What Works and How To Do It" put on by Forester University● 6/28/2016 - 11 WRC staff members from the Pontiac WWTP received Stormwater Pollution Prevention Awareness Training ● 7/7/2016 - 8 WRC staff members from the Pontiac WWTP received Stormwater Pollution Prevention Awareness Training ● 7/12/2016 - 4 WRC staff members from the Pontiac WWTP received Stormwater Pollution Prevention Awareness Training ● 9/29/2016 - the 8th Annual Winter Maintenance Workshop was hosted by SEMCOG University and featured discussion on best practices, equipment demonstrations, and winter forecasts with southeast Michigan peers from state, county and local agencies. The following OC staff attended:- RCOC - one staff member- OCPRC - one staff member- OS - one staff member

FY 2017:●10/13/2016: WRC hosted a regional training on Stormwater Pollution Prevention and IDEP awareness as part of the 5-year Regional IDEP and Stormwater Pollution Prevention training plan in cooperation with the Alliance of Rouge Communities and Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. The training was held on October 13, 2016 at the Oakland Schools Conference Center in Waterford. There were 90 attendees. Based on survey results from 55 respondents, a 61% response rate, 96% agreed to strongly agreed that the training was valuable and 80% planned to implement the recommended practices. The agenda, sign-in sheets and evaluation results are included in Appendix M. There were 9 OCPRC staff and 2 WRC staff in attendance. Commissioner Nash provided the welcoming remarks and one WRC staffer presented the introductory information on the importance of water quality protection and role of IDEP and municipal stormwater pollution prevention in that effort.

● 5/31-6/2/2017 - 14 WRC staff members attended one or two days of the 2-day Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference in Detroit, MI

As of FY 2017, WRC has 8 staff that are Certified Industrial Stormwater Operators and 37 staff that are Certified Construction Site Stormwater Operators. Lists of certified staff are available upon request.

In FY 2013, Pollution Prevention language was added to the Notes section on the soil erosion and sedimentation control details sheet and is available electronically at: http://www.oakgov.com/water/Documents/soil_erosion_details%20Sheet-updated_042013.pdf to address the contractor training requirements

Employee/Contractor Training Related to Stormwater Management Activities

Employee/Contractor TrainingPollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

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OCPRC:Staff: A 2016 and 2017 Spring Safety Training Packet containing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Good Housekeeping, and Spill Response and Safety Measure Protocols was distributed to all OCPR Maintenance and Operation Facility Supervisors. The packet content was reviewed by Park Supervisors as part of park-specific, mandatory 30-minute safety training sessions for full and part-time facilities staff. Content of the training packages included the following; Overview of the Oakland County Phase II Permit; Overview of potential maintenance facility environmental emergencies and facility response plans; List of Vendors for spill response kits; Overview of the MI Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program; OCPR Surface Water Pollution Response Cards. In total, 83 full and part-time OCPR employees participated in the stormwater awareness and management-based spring/ summer training sessions described above in FY 2016 and 98 full and part-time OCPR employees in FY 2017.

Contractors:As part of the Oakland County Purchasing Procurement and contracting process, all contractors engaging in construction and related activities must be compliant with all MDEQ and WRC stormwater regulations, and satisfy all associated permitting requirements. OCPR-hired project inspectors and general contract managers are Certified Stormwater Operators.

As of FY 2017, OCPRC has one (1) staffer that is a Certified Industrial Stormwater Operator. The list of certified staff are available upon request.

OS:In FY 2013, Pollution Prevention language was added to OS' purchasing documents to address the contractor training requirements. These documents are available upon request. In FY 2016, one OS staff member attended the 8th Annual Winter Maintenance Workshop hosted by SEMCOG University in Farmington Hills.

RCOC:● All designated employees will receive training within one (1) year of their hire date.As of FY 2017, RCOC has two (2) staffers that are a Certified Industrial Stormwater Operator and 43 staff that are Certified Construction Site Stormwater Operators. Lists of certified staff are available upon request.

OCFM:● In FY 2016, one OCFM staff member viewed the "Municipal stormwater Pollution Prevention Training" video.As of FY 2017, OCFM has one staffer that is a Certified Construction Site Stormwater Operator. All 17 OCFM staff reviewed the "Municipal Stormwater Pollution Prevention" DVD.

In total, as of FY 2017, there are currently 11 Oakland County staff members that are active Certified Industrial Stormwater Operators and 81 County staff members that are Certified Construction Site Stormwater Operators.

Bar Screen Cleanout WRC staff cleaned 1,874 bar screens in FY 2016 and 3,854 in FY 2017. Maintenance records are tracked in CAMS (see DC-215, "Daily Bar Screens Work Report")

Employee/Contractor Training Related to stormwater Management Activities

Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal OperationsMaintenance Activities for stormwater Structural Controls

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Catch Basin Cleaning

WRC:During FY 2016, 12 catch basins were cleaned and 846 were cleaned in FY 2017. All 846 catch basins cleaned in FY 2017 were in West Bloomfield Twp (447.5 cubic yards of debris properly disposed of) which was funded through maintenance assessments to Chapter 18 drains. WRC has begun tracking catch basin cleaning in it's Collaborative Asset Management System (CAMS) where sediment depth is reset to a cleaned condition (for those catch basins that were cleaned) which will allow maintenance staff to track build-up during future triennial inspections. This effort will help to establish the "base-line" for the next round of catch basin inspections and will help to determine future cleaning frequency, including determining priority areas for cleaning.

WRC Sewer Maintenace Unit properly disposed of approximately 735 tons of debris/waste (combined catch basin and sewer system waste) for FY 2016/2017.

RCOC:The RCOC maintenance department cleaned 3,144 catch basins and the contractor cleaned 373 catch basins for a total of 3,517 catch basins cleaned in FY 2016. The RCOC maintenance department cleaned 3,605 catch basins and the contractor cleaned 1,160 catch basins for a total of 4,765 catch basins cleaned in FY 2017.

OCFM:In FY 2016 - A small Hydro Excavation unit was purchased to aid in the cleaning of all trench drains. Half the drains were cleaned last fall and the remainder were done in FY 2017. Ninety-three (93) CB's were cleaned at the Public Works Bldg and Children's Village campus in Waterford in April, 2017. A total of 20 yd3 of debris was properly disposed of from the 93 CB's.

OS:In Summer of FY 2016, all catch basins were cleaned at the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest technical campuses. The next round of cleaning will take place in FY 2018 as cleaning occurs on a 2-year cycle.

OCPRC:In FY 2017, Park Supervisors began conducting annual storm water asset inspections at their facilities using a standardized inspection form. Standardized inspections will provide the framework for the development of system-wide maintenance standards for stormwater asset maintenance, as well as, future maintenance budget forecasting. Currently, facility catch basins are cleaned on an as-needed basis that varies by location and operation. OCPR contracts with WRC and alternative Vactor service contractors to perform catch-basin cleaning when needed.

Stormwater Detention Basin Maintenance and Inspections

WRC:In FY 2016/2017, there were no stormwater detention basin inspections completed.

Inspections are documented on Form DC-450, "WRC stormwater Detention Basin Field Report" and are available upon request.

Pump Station Maintenance

WRC operates and maintains stormwater pumping stations that help prevent flooding during rain events. The stations are inspected on a regularly scheduled interval to verify local/remote alarms are functional and that pump station equipment is working properly. Wet wells and bar screens in the storm and sanitary pump stations are cleaned twice per year. In addition, bar screens in stormwater pumping stations are cleaned after every significant rain event.

WRC has a written work instruction outlining the method for sewer/drain cleaning and maintenance (SW-1503) and is available upon request.

Reports are available through WRC Operations and Maintenance upon request (see Form DC-139, "Pump Station Checklist", Form DC-193, "Daily Maintenance Work Report", Form DC-222, "Sanitary Wet Well Maintenance Form", and Form DC-179, "Sanitary Wet Well Weekly Maintenance Form").

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Sanitary Sewer Maintenance and Inspections

WRC:WRC staff performed 3,455 manhole inspections and 180 manhole repairs, CCTV'd 686,982 linear feet of sewer, and cleaned 529,285 linear feet of WRC-owned or -operated sanitary sewer systems in FY 2016. WRC staff performed 2,968 manhole inspections and 217 manhole repairs, CCTV'd 407,849 linear feet of sewer, and cleaned 676,008 linear feet of WRC-owned or -operated sanitary sewer systems in FY 2017.

WRC Sewer Maintenace Unit properly disposed of 333 cu. yards (466.2 tons) of sanitary debris for FY 2016 from the following communities and sites: - Pontiac - 116 cu. yards- Clinton-Oakland dumpsite - 43 cu. yards- Oxford Township - 11 cu. yards- Independence Township - 21 cu. yards- Commerce Township - 51 cu. yards- Bloomfield Village CSO Drain - 22 cu. yards- Birmingham CSO Drain - 9 cu. yards- Acacia Park CSO Drain - 5 cu. yards- Farmington Hills - 15 cu. yards- Evergreen-Farmington SDS - 40 cu. yards

WRC Sewer Maintenace Unit properly disposed of 1,231 cu. yards (1,724 tons) of debris/waste in FY 2017. Of that, 817 cu. yards of the waste was from storm drainage systems and 414 cu. yards was from sanitary sewer systems.

WRC received a $4 million SAW Grant in FY 2016 to evaluate the City of Pontiac wastewater treatment and collection system. As part of this work, the WRC televised more than 275,000 linear feet of sewer and conducted condition assessments on more than 700 assets of the system. In addition, the county invested nearly $16 million in improvements to the wastewater system, using more than $1.1 million in MDEQ Green Project Reserve grants and DTE Energy incentives. A news article promoting this work was published on June 30, 2016 in the Oakland Press.

WRC:WRC performs necessary maintenance on County Drains as budget and schedule allow. Maintenance Mechanic I’s and above are certified stormwater operators and have completed soil erosion training. WRC complies with proper procedures to protect the drain from erosion, reduce the amount of solids entering the drain, stabilize stream banks and protect aquatic habitat.

In FY 2016, WRC inspected 6,550 structures, 103 drains and performed 1,506 structure repairs. In FY 2017, WRC inspected 7,016 structures, 113 drains and performed 1,096 structure repairs.

RCOC:RCOC performs necessary and emergency maintenance on RCOC storm drains as budget and circumstances allow. When necessary, RCOC jets and cleans blocked storm sewers to allow for road run-off. Repairs and replacements of damaged culverts are done routinely throughout the year. All activities are overseen by staff that are a certified stormwater operator and have completed MDEQ's SESC training.

OS:The following environmental improvements have taken place at OS four technical campuses:● All parking lots at the four technical campuses and the main campus have crack filler applied to maintain structural integrity● OS' implements catch basin cleaning on a two-year cycle which means all storm drains will be vactored out again in FY 2018

Dust Control The RCOC applied approximately 6.7 million gallons of brine in FY 2016 and 7.1 million gallons in FY 2017.

Storm Drain Maintenance and Inspections

Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal OperationsControls Used for Reducing or Eliminating Discharges of Water and Pollutants from Streets and Maintenance Garages

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WRC:The following WRC facilities have existing SWPPPs, PIPPs and/or SPCCs and have met all eligible requirements to date:● The Pontiac WWTPs - Auburn and E. Blvd Sites updated SWPPPs in April 2017● The Pontiac WWTPs - Auburn and E. Blvd Sites updated PIPPs in January 2017● The Pontiac WWTP - Auburn Site updated SPCC in January 2017● All four (4) Retention Treatment Basins and the Pump Maintenance and Systems Control Complex have a PIPP - updated January 2017● The Commerce Waste Water Treatment Plant SWPPP was updated June 2, 2016; the PIPP was last updated in January 2017. The Commerce Plant's SWPPP inspections took place in April and October 2016 and 2017. Findings are available upon request.● The Walled Lake-Novi (WLN) Waste Water Treatment Plant SWPPP was updated September 25, 2014; the PIPP was last updated in January 2017. The WLN Plant's SWPPP inspections took place in April and October 2016 and 2017. Findings are available upon request. ● The Elizabeth Lake and Walnut No. 1 pump stations have a SPCC in place and have met all applicable requirements to date - updated June 2014All of these plans are available upon request.● Spill cabinet inventory inspections were conducted at all WRC facilities with a SWPPP/PIPP/SPCC's in April 2017.

RCOC:RCOC has 6 facilities with existing SWPPP's and PIPP's:- Davisburg Garage- Milford Garage- Orion Garage- Waterford Garage- Southfield Garage- Troy GarageAll 6 SWPPP's were approved in 2010 and all were updated in March 2015 (including the RCOC's PIPP).

● RCOC will continue with ongoing maintenance of garages and recycling programs.

OCFM: Grounds Maintenance is transitioning their transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, engine oil, etc. to bio-degradable vegetable oil. OCFM is four years into the program and have changed the hydraulic fluid in some of its riding mowers, some walk-behind mowers and one of its loaders. Additional equipment will be modified as funds are available.

OCFM received environmental certification under the MTESP program for the maintenance facility at the Public Works Building, and at satelitte buildings (including Central Garage and the Power House) in 2011. They renewed their certification in 2014 and will be certified through 2017. With the assistance of the MTESP, a combined SWPPP and PIPP was developed. A SPCC plan was also developed to prevent water contamination from its fuel storage areas on the county campus. All of these plans are available upon request. FY 2016 - New Diesel and Gasoline Tanks were installed on the east and west side Grounds shops. The new tanks have a built-in leak detector and secondary containment. The tanks also have electric pumps and automatic shut offs. In FY 2017, a transfer tank was installed in one of the vehicles to eliminate the need for gas cans.

OCPRC:● OCPRC continues (since 2010) to maintain a contract for system-wide purchase and use of 'green' cleaning products - this is part of the OCPRC Green Initiatives Program● All park facilities now utlize "green" cleaning products that are low in volatile organic compounds, reducing the amount of toxins in the air and reduce water contamination in the environment● Biofuels and biolubricants are used in heavy equipment, mowers, and utility vehicles in the park fleet when and where the benefits of such products outweigh those of using conventional fuels, oils, and lubricants.

Several OCPRC facilities are pursuing certification or recertified under the MTESP program (see below under MTESP activity) which addresses many of the requirements in a SWPPP/PIPP/SPCC plan.

Gravel Road Maintenance RCOC: During FY 2016/2017, RCOC continued proper grading practices at gravel road/stream crossings.

Road and Bridge Maintenance RCOC: Each construction project is required to have a SESC plan, which includes specific SESC details on the plans.

Fleet Maintenance and Storage Yards

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Road Salt Application

RCOC:The RCOC has a total of 318 equipment equipped with SEMSIM. Out of the 318 vehicles, 130 of the trucks are solely dedicated to salting the roads. Information is available on RCOC's Web site at: http://www.rcocweb.org/187/Winter-Maintenance. RCOC's PIPP was updated in March 2015.

OCFM:In FY 2016:● Salt is stored at the Ground Maintenance facility on Public Works Drive in Waterford during the winter season. There are two salt storage areas, one where the salt is stored in a covered bin, and another outside covered by a heavy tarpaulin. The nearest storm drain has a rubber insert in place during this operation. The area is kept clean with the loader by scraping the pavement and placing loose salt back into the covered bin area.● Salt trucks do have computer-controlled application rates (modeled after the system used by RCOC) and are covered with a weighted tarpaulin.● The county has a 0% Slip and Fall Policy; as such, salt is applied to areas designated as "high risk" (such as walkways and parking lot areas); other areas are plowed and then salted. This helps to reduce the amount of salt needed to completely clean walkways and roadways. Snow plowing begins after 1.5" of snow is on the ground, with the exception of the "high risk areas".● OCFM developed a PIPP (combined with its SWPPP) under the direction of the MTESP in the spring of 2011 (minor update in 2015) and is available upon request.A new enclosed Salt Storage area is planned for FY 2018 that will minimize the runoff into the storm sewer. OCFM is trying a liquid anti-icing product that should cutdown on the amount of salt used. New salt spreaders are being incorporated into the fleet which have an on-board liquid tank that will treat the salt before it leaves the truck cutting salt usage by a minimum of 30% due to reduced bounce and scatter.

In FY 2017:The new salt storage building was approved and will be constructed in the Spring of 2018. Salt usage was cut 50% over the previous year.

OS:● We continue to use only the minimum amount of rock salt and ice melt at all of the campuses. ● All parking lots were thoroughly cleared of debris in the Spring and are continually kept free of debris throughout the year.● Facility staff keep parking lots clear of contaminants that could affect our stormwater.

Street Sweeping Programs

RCOC:During FY 2016, the following curb miles were swept to keep our waterways clean :● State Roads: the State managed their own contract for the sweeping of their highways.● Primary Roads: 541.39 curb miles are swept three times per year (1,617.27 miles total)● Local Roads: 471.46 curb miles are swept once per year

During FY 2017, the following curb miles were swept to keep our waterways clean :● State Roads: the State managed their own contract for the sweeping of their highways.● Primary Roads: 549 curb miles are swept three times per year (1,647 miles total)● Local Roads: 500.56 curb miles are swept once per year

OCFM:OCFM-Grounds Division cleans all county-owned streets and parking lots (approximately 40 acres of parking lot and 3 miles of roadway) three times per year: once in the Spring during Spring cleanup, once in the summer, and one more time in the Fall during Fall cleanup. The dry sweeping method utilized is such that high-power blowers are used to remove debris (sediment, leaf litter, etc.) from the curb line and blow it onto the adjacent turfgrass surface and then large vacuums attached to 72" deck mowers are used to collect the debris for disposal. The collected debris is disposed of properly at the main campus' material storage yard.

In FY 2017 - a street sweeper was rented and the entire campus' curb and gutters were cleaned in the Spring of 2017. A street sweeper has been approved for purchase and use in-house.

OS:Parking lots are cleaned with high-powered blowers every Spring. The fine debris is blown onto the adjacent turfgrass surface. Larger debris is picked up by hand and properly disposed of in the trash.At the NW and SW campuses, donated/curriculum vehicles are parked in designated parkign areas off of asphalt surfaces.

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WRC: In FY 2016, no batteries were recycled by Great Lakes Electronics. In FY 2017, 1,032 pounds of batteries were recycled.

OCPRC:-Parks employees recycle paper, plastic, metals, batteries, lights and ink cartridges in special collection containers-The entire parks system now uses 100% recycled paper

OCFM:In FY 2016: 407,083 pounds of paper were recycled. This equates to the following environmental benefits:● 3,460 trees saved● 712 cubic yards of waste kept out of landfills● 1,428,251 gallons of water saved● 509 barrels of oil saved● 811,724 kwh of electricity saved

In FY 2017: 399,575 pounds of paper were recycled. This equates to the following environmental benefits:● 3,396 trees saved● 699 cubic yards of waste kept out of landfills● 1,401,909 gallons of water saved● 499 barrels of oil saved● 796,753 kwh of electricity saved

OS:● Recycles paper, cardboard, plastic, metals, video tapes and cases, batteries, electronics, used oil, antifreeze, and cooking grease used for biofuel.

RCOC:RCOC participates in recyling programs for all potential recycled material. The materials are picked from our offices and garages by consultants or suppliers and are taken to be recycled. Materials that are recycled include: ● Car and truck batteries ● Scrap metal ● Aluminum ● Used tires ● Used motor and hydraulic oil ● Paper and cardboard● Ink cartridges ● General batteries ● Lightbulbs

Maintenance Yard Improvements for Storm water Management

Addison Oaks Maintenance Yard Improvements Project:In FY 2016, OCPR Staff and Contractors completed a project to improve site drainage at the maintenance yard at Addison Oaks. Improvements include severing the drainage connection between the pond and lake on either side of the maintenance yard, mitigating potential for flood. Improvements include collecting all site storm water and sending it to a separator prior to discharging it to the lake, also installed seven catch basins and over 500 lf of storm piping.

Waste Reduction Program

Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal OperationsManaging Vegetated Property

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Fertilizer Use

OCFM uses a 50% slow-release granular fertilizer on County property. A soil test is also conducted every three years to determine the soil conditions. OCFM is also using organic fertilizer in four areas as a pilot. Beginning in 2013, Phosphorus has been eliminated from our granular fertilizer program. In FY 2016 - a new shielded liquid spreader has been purchased to minimize potential drift.

OCPRC adheres to the phosphorus fertilizer regulations with the excpetion of golf course properties demonstrating exemption through soil test results. OCPR conducts soil testing through MSUE laboratories to inform all planting projects associated with major maintenance and capital improvement projects.

Greenbelt Maintenance

OCFM continues to maintain a buffer zone along ditches. The buffers are not fertilized or mowed. These buffer zones were expanded in 2012/2013, as part of a USEPA grant, administered through SEMCOG, as part of the "Regional Green Streets" initiative. In FY 2016 - Phragmites were sprayed and some were mowed down last fall. The remainder will be mowed this winter.

In FY 2017 - Phragmites have been mowed down to prevent seed production. They will be sprayed again in fall 2018. Several acres of European Buckthorn have been removed from natural wooded areas. Money has been budgeted and approved for re-planting. Nine Green Ash trees that were scheduled to be removed were transplanted to a natural wooded area as part of the Security Enhancement Project.

OCPRC - All parks now have designated "no-mow zones" that decrease the amount of gas and energy used in maintaining park property and allows for natural plant progression and reduces runoff into adjacent waterways. OCPR maintains constructed vegetated swales containing native plant materials or ecoturf for parking lot/ facility stormwater management at the following OCPR parks: Waterford Oaks, Red Oaks, Catalpa Oaks, and Groveland Oaks.

Irrigation Practices

OCFM: In FY 2012, OCFM completed the installation of moisture sensors for the entire 100 acres of irrigated turf on the campus. These moisture sensors monitor the relative humidity, temperature, and rain amounts, and automatically alter the system to run according to a preset amount of moisture. These sensors have already shown a dramatic cut back on water use. OCFM staff have conservatively projected a return on investment of two to three months on this expenditure.

FY 2016 - OCFM is continuing to monitor irrigation water usage. The new Animal Shelter will have the irrigation monitored as part of the Building Management System.

Mowing Practices

OCFM - Mower blades have been set at a height of four inches to follow the Michigan Turf Grass recommendation. In FY 2016 - the mowing crews are being re-configured to cut the amount of mowers from eight to four. This will cut down on the emissions produced. In FY 2017, the mowers were reduced to four. Mowers are now trailered to different parts of the county campus cutting down on run time.

OCPRC - All parks now have designated "no-mow zones" that decrease the amount of gas and energy used in maintaining park property and allows for natural plant progression and reduces runoff into adjacent waterways.

Pesticide Applications

OCFM:All 9 of the OCFM full-time grounds keeping staff are certified pesticide applicators. Staff are retested every three years to maintain certification. OCFM has had certified pesticide applicators on staff since 1976. In addition, OCFM has been practicing integrated pest management (IPM) techniques for close to 30 years for both indoor and outdoor operations. A Drift Management Plan was developed in 2011 and is available upon request.

As of FY 2016 - Neo-nictinoids are no longer sprayed in an effort to protect the Honeybee population. An insecticide called Acelepryn is being used instead. It is safe around Honeybees.In FY 2017 - Acelepryn was used successfully to treat flowering plants for Japanese Beetles. A direct tree injection system called the Wedgle has been used to inject several trees on the county campus for different insects and diseases.

OCPRC:Integrated pest management principles are established at all parks to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. As of FY 2017, OCPRC employed 9 full-time and 13 part-time certified applicators. Within the OCPRC Natural Resource Management Department, aquatic-safe herbicides and surfactants are used as a BMP.

Roadside Vegetation Maintenance

RCOC’s vegetation control on properties within the ROW include: ● Blight ordinances: RCOC will maintain vegetation control in ROW's where Cities, Townships, etc. have blight ordinances. ● Visibility/sight distance problem areas: RCOC mows vegetated areas that may be a traffic safety issue such as intersections, driveways, etc. ● "Clear vision mowing": RCOC maintains vegetation control along RCOC roads at a minimum of 6' off the edge of road for safety reasons.● Boulevard mowing: RCOC mows boulevards, in communities where present, due to community ordinances and safety concerns. ● RCOC is a member of the Oakland County CISMA which treats invasive species such as phragmites from road ROW.

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Turf Management Training

OCPRC:Oakland County Parks has partnered with the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program (http://www.mtesp.org) to increase environmental stewardship and water quality management at several Oakland County Park Golf Courses.

Components of the Golf Course Program include:-Compliance with environmental laws & regulations. -Reduced herbicide and fertilizer applications. -Environmentally–sensitive course maintenance.-Green Purchasing, Energy Conservation & Waste Reduction. -Wildlife corridors, no-mow zones and prescribed burns.

In 2008, Groveland Oaks was the first park in Michigan to be environmentally certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program. All 5 OCPRC golf courses have been certified and are in the process of recertification (anticipated FY1018). Addison Oaks and Waterford Oaks went through initial evaluation for MTESP certification in FY 2013 and FY 2014 respectively, and are currently working toward implementing recommended environmental action items prior to final certification. OCPRC is in process of re-certifying golf courses, and certifying Waterford, Addison, and Independence Oaks by end of FY 2019.

OCFM received environmental certification under the MTESP program at its Grounds-Maintenance facility in the Public Works Building, and at satellite buildings, including Central Garage in 2011. They renewed their certification in 2014 and will be certified through 2017. FY 2016 - program is being reviewed for compliance and we will re-certify in 2017.

Adopt-A-Stream Training WorkshopsIn FY 2016, the CRWC conducted 7 Adopt-A-Stream volunteer trainings and 2 bug ID workshops for the watershed community. A total of 76 people attended these workshops and trainings.

In FY 2017, the CRWC conducted 7 Adopt-A-Stream trainings and 2 Bug ID workshops for the watershed community. A total of 82 people attended these workshops and trainings including some teachers from the Stream Leaders program.

Adopt-A-Stream Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program

In FY 2016, a total of 182 volunteers participated in the CRWC's Spring and Fall Adopt-A-Stream monitoring and monitored a total of 44 stream sites within the watershed. 85 volunteers monitored 11 sites for the Winter Stonefly Search in January 2016.

In FY 2017, a total of 258 volunteers participated in the CRWC's Spring and Fall Adopt-A-Stream monitoring and monitored a total of 46 stream sites within the watershed. 61 volunteers monitored 12 sites for the Winter Stonefly Search in January 2017. CRWC had record registration for this event - over 100 people - but due to weather, the event was rescheduled and resulted in a lower turnout.

Alliance of Rouge Communities Activities

A summary of Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) activities throughout FY 2015 and FY 2016 that support the efforts of Oakland County's natural resource protection and preservation efforts are provided in Appendix Q, "ARC Executive Director's 2015 and 2016 Annual Report".

Art-Fish-Fun Festival

The 3rd Annual festival was held on June 11, 2016 and the 4th annual on June 10, 2017 in Beaudette Park in Pontiac and featured a day of fun including environmental exhibitors and activities, fishing with Commissioner Nash and a barbeque. In FY 2016, there were more than 400 visitors and 29 exhibitors. In FY 2017, there were more than 800 visitors and 46 exhibitors representing 29 different organizations in attendance. In addition, 27 volunteers showed up to help with the trash cleanup along the river's edge from 11 to noon collecting 27 bags of trash. This event was also featured as part of the Clinton River Watershed Council's River Day activities. The festival expanded its sponsorship (14 supporting company sponsors from the community in FY 2016) and was hosted in collaboration with WRC, Pure Oakland Water, Clinton River Watershed Council, The Art Experience and the City of Pontiac. The Art-Fish-Fun festival was featured in numerous articles including promotion of the event in the Oakland Press on 4/12/2017 and the Oakland Press on 4/16, 2017, as well as the Oakland County Times on 6/22/2017 sharing the success of the 2017 event.

Clinton Clean-up

In FY 2016, the CRWC coordinated a total of 15 volunteer trash cleanup events within the watershed. 182 volunteers attended and collected over 2,590 pounds of trash.In FY 2017, the CRWC coordinated a total of 18 volunteer trash cleanups within the watershed for Clinton Cleanup. 154 volunteers attended and removed over 4,174 pounds of trash. The addition of kayaks to several of the cleanups is a large reason for the increase in weight of trash collected. In years past, most cleanups have taken place on land or from the shoreline and have not had access to stretches of the river by boat.

In FY 2016, OCPRC held a Clinton Clean-up event at Orion Oaks County Park on 7/13/2016 and Independence Oaks County Park on 9/24/2016. In FY 2017, OCPRC held three (3) events at two (2) of its parks (Independence and Orion Oaks) in partnership with the Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) and collected trash by kayak and foot - about 51 people participated in total.

Extra Activities (Not included in SWPPI)

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CRWC Weekly Clean Program

In FY 2016, the CRWC coordinated a total of 63 cleanups as part of the Weekly Clean volunteer stewardship program. Of the 63 scheduled cleanups, 13 were cancelled due to inclement weather. Volunteers collected over 9,000 pounds of trash from the Clinton River, its tributaries and surrounding park areas.

In FY 2017, the CRWC coordinated a total of 63 cleanups as part of the Weekly Clean volunteer stewardship program. Of the 63 cleanups, 6 were cancelled due to inclement weather. More than 916 volunteer hours were spent by dedicated volunteers to remove just under 8,000 pounds of trash.

Clinton River Trail-North SpurIn FY 2016, the Appraisal, Phase I Environmental Report, and 40-Year Title Search were completed.

In FY 2017, the City of Pontiac completed the acquisition of the North Spur, a 4.5 mile former railroad that will be converted into a non-motorized rail-trail.

Earth-Friendly Fertilizer Sticker Program

Beginning in FY 2015, the WRC coordinated the distribution of the “Earth-Friendly Fertilizer Stickers” to retailers within Oakland County promoting the use of slow-release nitrogen, low or no phosphorus and pesticide-free fertilizers. In FY 2016, twenty-one retailers participated in the program coordinated by WRC and approximately 3,800 stickers were distributed. There were 10 participating stores in the Clinton River watershed, three (3) in the Rouge River watershed and eight (8) in the Huron River watershed. The program did not take place in FY 2017.

There is a county-wide Green Infrastructure and Energy Conservation and Reduction Initiative that began in 2010. For nice summary of the progress that has been made on these fronts, there is an Oakland County Green Infrastructure Scorecard available online at: http://www.oakgov.com/dashboard/Pages/scorecard-green.aspx.

OS:● OS' continue to reduce energy consumption at all buildings. Participated in the DTE Retro-Commissioning program to implement additional ways of reducting electric and natural gas comsumption which was completed in the Spring of 2017.● All exterior lighting is LED. Each year fluorescent bulbs are replaced with LED bulbs in designated areas of each building. ● OS' has "Green Globes" awards at all campuses. ● All campuses are still certified Michigan Green Schools.

OCPRC:In FY 2015, due to budget cuts, OCPR's Green Fund was cut, and will be re-instated as budget allows in future years. The OCPR Green Fund is an internal, competetive grants program, which serves as a mini grant to facility supervisors to reduce or conserve water/ energy/ materials in an ecological manner. Prior to FY 2015, this fund awarded approximately $200,000 to several park locations to install water effecient equipment, energy efficient lighting and to protect water resources by using BMPs when cleaning equipment.

OCFM:Oakland County has Energy Management Procedures that provide for the following initiatives:• Structured and accountable energy management for Oakland County buildings and facilities.• Fiscal accountability for energy use and conservation projects.• Efficient, collaborative mechanisms for purchasing and delivering energy.• Guidance for future planned design, engineering, and construction projects.Additional information is available on their Web site at: https://www.oakgov.com/fm/programsandservices/Pages/default.aspx and select the "Energy Management Procedures" dropdown

The water conservation policy for County facilities is as such:Facilities Management will take every necessary step to conserve water resources, including such steps as installing controls to optimize irrigation water use, reducing water usage in restrooms and showers, and promoting the use of reclaimed water. In the event of a declaration of drought, the County Executive will cooperate with State and local governments to the greatest extent possible to effect additional water conservation.

Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation Programs

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Friends of the Rouge Monitoring Activities

A summary of FOTR monitoring activites that help support the natural resource protection and preservation efforts in Oakland County are provided in Appendix R. These documents include:-2016 and 2017 Stonefly Search Report-2016 Fall Bug Hunt Report-2016 and 2017 Spring Bug Hunt Report-2016 Frog and Toad Survey Results

Groundwater Model Program

Groundwater model demonstrations were conducted at a variety of MSUE-sponsored and partner-sponsored events throughout Oakland County.

In FY 2016, demonstrations were given as part of the following events to the number of participants indicated: Huron Valley Family Earth Day Festival on 4/24/16, Milford (100); Cranbrook Institute of Science Rites of Spring on 4/8/16, Bloomfield Hills (100); Rouge River Water Festival on 5/6/16, Dearborn ( 115); Clinton River Water Festival on 5/20/16, Rochester (109); Indian Springs MetroPark BioBlitz on 8/20/16, White Lake (50); MSUE Teen Steward Volunteeer Program on 8/15/16, Novi (15); and Rouge River Water Festival on 9/15/16, Bloomfield Hills (80).

In FY 2017, demonstrations were given as part of the following events to the number of participants indicated: Water School Pilot Program on 11/3 and 11/4 2017, MSUE Tollgate Education Center, Novi (25); Junior Master Gardener Program taught on 2/12/17, Water Unit in Southfield (18); Be Wet! Curriculum pilot project, Monroe High School, Monroe (100 kids); Michigan Stormwater Summitt on 3/29/17 in Lansing (100); Rouge River Water Festival on 5/4/17, Dearborn (115); and Rouge River Water Festival on 9/12 and 9/14/17, Bloomfield Hills (184).

Master Gardener Volunteer Program (MGVP)

In FY 2016, a total of 174 individuals were enrolled in the Oakland County Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Three programs were held in Oakland County during FY 2016: 49 were trained in the Fall 2015 class (8/20/15 to 11/19/15); 75 trained in the Winter 2016 class (1/21/16- 4/28/16); and 50 trained in the Fall 2016 class (8/16/16- 11/15/16). Each participant received 40+ hours of instruction including a 2-hour water quality presentation and groundwater model demonstration that is part of the Chapter “Gardening Practices to Protect Water Quality.”

In FY 2017, a total of 150 individuals were enrolled in the Oakland County Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Three programs were held in Oakland County during FY 2017: 50 were trained in the Fall 2016 class; 50 trained in the Winter 2017 class; and 50 are currently being trained in the Fall 2017 class. Each participant received 40+ hours of instruction including a 2-hour water quality presentation and groundwater model demonstration that is part of the Chapter “Gardening Practices to Protect Water Quality.” In addition, MSUE Natural Resources Educator taught for the MSUE Kalamazoo MG Program on 4/20/17 in which 52 participants were enrolled. Finally, as reported above, the Natural Resource Educator also taught the Water Unit as part of the Jr. Master Gardener Program to 18 youth and their parents in Southfield, MI on 2/12/17.

MDNR Frog Survey OCPRC did not participate in the 2017 MDNR Frog and Toad Survey. OCPR staff is working to implement land management recommendations for herpetofauna conservation as outlined in the OCPR Baseline Herpetological Inventory (HRM, ECT, May 2016) .

Michigan Conservation Stewards Program

The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program was held in Fall 2015 in Washtenaw County, in which 29 participants were trained. During Fall 2016, it was also offered in Oakland (16 participants), Kalamazoo (17 participants), as well as Washtenaw (13 participants) county. This program, which consists of 9 sessions, consists of 45+ hours of in-class lectures, online modules, and hands-on field work. The ecosystem management based curriculum covers the following topics: Michigan Conservation Heritage, Invasive Species, Climate Change, Terrestrial Ecosystems and Management (Grasslands and Forestlands), and Aquatic Ecosystems and Management (Streams, Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands). Participants also are required to complete a Capstone (Applied) volunteer project during the program. Details regarding the number of volunteer hours and additional advanced training hours completed by these individuals, as well as participants trained in Oakland County to date, are included in Appendix D, "2015 Annual Conservation Steward Report At-A-Glance".

The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program was held in Fall 2016 in Oakland (16 participants), Kalamazoo (17 participants), as well as Washtenaw (13 participants) county. This program, which consists of 9 sessions, consists of 45+ hours of in-class lectures, online modules, and hands-on field work. The ecosystem management based-curriculum covers the following topics: Michigan Conservation Heritage, Invasive Species, Climate Change, Terrestrial Ecosystems and Management (Grasslands and Forestlands), and Aquatic Ecosystems and Management (Streams, Rivers, Lakes, Wetlands). Participants also are required to complete a Capstone (Applied) volunteer project during the program. Details regarding the number of volunteer hours and additional advanced training hours completed by these individuals, as well as participants trained in Oakland County to date, are included in Appendix D, "2016 Annual Conservation Steward Report At-A-Glance".

Michigan Water School: Essential Resources for Local Officials

MSUE piloted a new program to an invited stakeholder group, Michigan Water School: Essential Resources for Local Officials, at MSU Tollgate Education Center in Novi on 11/3 and 11/4/2017. This program was attended by 25 participants. This program targets local decision makers and appointed and elected offials as well as other other muicipal officials involved in making water management decisions. The program seeks to present relevant information needed to understand Michigan's water resources and increase awareness of current and future local and state water issues. Finally the program seems to deliver to its target audience the fundamentals of water science in order to support sound water management decisions. The core curriculum topics included: Water Quantity; Water Quality; Economics, Finance and Planning; Wastewater Infrastructure; Water Policy; and the Water Policy Toolkit. The program was unveiled to the public on May 22-23, 2017 in Southfield, Michigan in partnership with Lawrence Technological University. The program consisted of in-class learning and an field tour. 28 participants were involved in this program.

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MSUE News articles and MSUE Oakland County Conservation Connnections Monthly Newsletter.

In FY 2016 and FY 2017, educational articles were written per month on a variety of subjects related to management of water and natural resources, published by MSU Extension News (http://msue.anr.msu.edu/). Topics include inland lake management, importance of natural shorelines, terrestrial and aquatic invasive species, water testing, and lake education. MSUE Oakland County also published a Conservation Connections monthly e-newsletter - total of 12 published during FY 2016 and 12 in FY 2017. All issues are available at: https://www.oakgov.com/msu/Pages/newsletters/csp.aspx

Native Plant Use

OCPRC:OCPR attempts to incorporate MI-genotype native seed and/ or plug material into all restoration projects, as well as in landscaping associated with developed park areas, as much as possible. FY 2017 native seed budget was $5,000.

OCPEDS: See Oakland County Green Streets Activity

OS:Ongoing - Adding landscaping and perennial plantings around each building

Natural Area Preservation

On April 29, 2016, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission closed on the purchase of a 40.2-acre property in White Lake Township from the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. The property is an addition to White Lake Oaks, increasing the size of the park to 236 acres. The new 40-acre property has high natural resource and watershed values as an undeveloped stretch of a Huron River headwaters stream flows through the property and could potentially be incorporated into the regional network of blue water trails. Oakland County Parks will provide opportunities for public input as planning for the expanded park moves forward.

On May 25, 2017, Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission closed on the purchase of a 2.7-acre property with contiguous adjacency to Independence Oaks County Park. The parcel, which contains hardwood conifer swamp and a headwaters stream of the Clinton River, will be sold to a private owner with OCPR retaining a Conservation Easement over all 2.7 acres. Purchase of the property and protection by conservation easement will preserve the unique wetland and headwaters stream habitat in perpetuity and allow future option for expanding public access between the existing north and south units of Independence Oaks County Park.

Oakland County Green Infrastructure Vision

Oakland County was among three regions in the nation to receive the National Green Infrastructure Implementation Award in FY 2012 at the National Green Infrastructure Conference in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. For more info on Oakland County's Green Infrastructure vision, visit www.advantageoakland.com/ResearchPortal/Documents/Maps/gi_poster.pdf.

The Oakland County Green Infrastructure Vision acts as a guide for various conservation related projects and is used to support various grant applications. The information has been included in many Planning & Recreation documents.

Oakland County Green Streets In FY 2016, work continues on 12 natural/native landscape (grow zone) areas on the Oakland County campus that received native prairie seed, native wildflower plugs and native trees. Ongoing activities include: Monitoring areas, manual weeding and selectively pulling problematic plants as needed. A contract with the Michigan Wildflower Farm to maintain the areas was in place from 2014 through 2016. In FY 2017 - the Grounds department has begun a program to remove invasive species from the native woodlots on the Campus. The Grounds department is maintaining the Grow Zones with an emphasis on controlling the Canada Thistle population in these areas.

Oakland County Natural Areas

OCPEDS has contracted with Michigan Natural Features Inventory to update and enhance our Countywide Natural Area coverage (last updated in 2004). This effort will also produce a county-wide baseline document that summarizes existing biological survey work and supporting GIS data sets along with recommendations for future surveys and GIS analysis. The project started in FY 2016 and will run through FY 2018.

OCPEDS participated in a Kearsley Creek Trout Survey and is working with the MDNR Fisheries Division to improve trout habitat and fishing opportunities along the creek.

Prescribed Burn Program

In 2007, Oakland County Parks initiated a Prescribed Burn Program for Natural Area Restoration.

To date, prescribed burns have taken place on more than 1,800 acres at Addison, Independence, Rose, Groveland, Orion, Highland, White Lake, Springfield, Waterford, and Lyon Oaks where fire is being used to restore both upland and wetland natural areas and improve habitat quality within the parks. The timing of burns is carefully planned to minimize risk to park wildlife. The burns reduce shrubby invasives, release nutrients into the system, and facilitate microhabitat that favors native forbs, grasses, sedges, and wildflowers.

Burns take place under the supervision of Oakland County Parks staff and licensed professionals, in cooperation with local fire departments. Future prescribed burns are planned throughout the park system.

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RiverSafe LakeSafe

In FY 2016, CRWC launched the RiverSafe LakeSafe program as an educational outreach tool to target residents in the watershed with education and recognition on ways they are helping to protect water quality. RiverSafe LakeSafe also provides homeowners resources to help answer any questions they have regarding water quality and ways of managing residential impacts on water resources.

In FY 2016, 24 watershed residents became certified as RiverSafe LakeSafe

In FY 2017, 38 watershed residents became certified as RiverSafe LakeSafe.

Total certifications at the end of FY 2017 is 62.

Soil Testing Services

In FY 2016, 89 soil test mailers for home lawns and gardens were sold through the MSUE Oakland office in Pontiac.

In FY 2017, 148 soil test mailers for home lawns and gardens were sold through the MSUE Oakland office in Pontiac. Twenty nine (29) commercial soil test kits were also sold over the counter at the MSUE Oakland office.

These kits include everything needed to return soil samples to the MSU lab for processing. In return, the customer receives their fertilizer recommendation generated automatically by the MSU Soil Test web site (http://msusoiltest.com). All additional soil test mailer sales for Oakland County and other residents were conducted through Shop MSU (http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-e3154.htm) and not included in the number reported above.

Stream Leaders Student River Monitoring Program (CRWC)

In FY 2016, CRWC cooridinated a total of 3,589 students from 24 schools in the Stream Leaders student water quality monitoring program. Students collected macroinvertebrates, tested the water chemistry, and took physical measurments and observations of their stream site to determine water quality.

In FY 2017, a total of 3,547 students from 23 schools participated in Stream Leaders student water quality monitoting. CRWC hosted two professional development workshops: one facilitated by the MDEQ's MEECS curriculum in Water Quality at the annual student congress, and another by Earth Force on Citizen Action and Project Based Learning.

"Streams as Homes" Program (HRWC)

The "Streams as Homes" program is cooridinated by the Huron River Watershed Council. One WRC staff member has been trained on how to teach the fundamentals of the program. WRC participated in the May 4 and Sept. 23, 2016 events at the Proud Lake Recreation Area on the Huron River in Wixom for 30 students from the St. Catherine of Sienna Academy, AP Biology Class. Activities include: Benthic Macroinvertebrate collection and identification; water quality testing for conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, nitrates, temperature and turbidity; stream velocity , flow measurements and stream erosion; and in-stream and shoreline habitat. More information can be found at http://www.hrwc.org/our-work/stewardship/education-program/

Stormwater Education: Community presentations and workshops

In FY 2016, CRWC hosted a total of 34 stormwater education presentations and reached 1,985 people within the Clinton River Watershed.

In FY 2017, CRWC hosted a total of 42 stormwater education presentations and reached 2,763 people within the Clinton River Watershed.

Stormwater Management Forums In FY 2017, CRWC hosted three (3) Stormwater Management Forums targeted at municipal staff, elected officials, decision makers, engineers, etc. There were roughly 30 attendees at each forum. The location alternated between Macomb and Oakland counties.

Stormwater Utility Legislation

In 2014, the WRC convened a workgroup of stakeholders to assemble language for a bill that will help clarify how communities can establish dedicated funding sources for managing their stormwater systems. House Bill 5991 was introduced on October 19, 2016 by Representative Michael McCready. The bill is known as the "Stormwater Utility Act". An article describing the bill was published in the MWEA Matters Winter 2017 edition. Another article entitled, "Managing the Storm: Efforts encourage property owners to go green, not drain" was published in Crain's Detroit Business on November 20, 2016, and highlighted the bill, as well. Time ran out for the session and that Bill did not end up going to Committee. A new bill with the same language, House Bill 4100, was introduced this year and has support from Senator Knollenberg.

Work on this effort and related resources are available on the WRC's website at: https://www.oakgov.com/water/Pages/Legislative_and_Advisory_Efforts.aspx

The WRC assembled and released a report entitled, "Enhancing Our Water Resources to Advance Economic Prosperity and Quality of Life in Oakland County - New Framework for Success" in 2016. The report's focus is on the best means to achieve water quality improvement and protection by working together to manage and improve infrastructure, and have a means to fund the management objectives (including the option of having a Stormwater Utility). The report is available online at: https://www.oakgov.com/water/Documents/Press_releases/InternetApproved_20160802%20OCWRC%20Report%20with%20Executive%20Summary.pdf. All attendees at the 2016 Regional Stormwater Summit also received a hard copy of the report (approx. 260 attendees).

Touch-a-Truck ProgramHosted by West Bloomfield Township, WRC participated in this event on June 2, 2017 from 5-8 pm with a Gapvax Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck to educate folks on how the WRC keeps our sewers and drains clean and free of debris that could lead to sanitary sewer overflows or flooding in an effort to protect public health, safety and welfare.

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Tree GivawayIn FY 2016 and 2017, the WRC distributed 300 trees to WRC staff in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Week. The purchase of the trees was funded by Pure Oakland Water. The trees included Red Buds, Canoe Birch and White Pines in 2016 and Chinese Chestnut, Quaking Aspen and Mountain Ash in 2017. Fifty of each tree species was distributed.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Tours

WRC:Throughout FY 2016/2017, the WRC hosted the following tours of its wastewater treatment plants: -12 tours of its Pontiac WWTP facility and reached approximately 268 students (elementary through college-aged).-3 tours of its Walled Lake-Novi WWTP facility and reached approximately 38 students-1 tour of its Commerce Twp WWTP facility and reached by approximately 30 college students

WaterTowns

In FY 2016, 14 communities have adopted resolutions to become part of the Clinton River Watershed Council’s WaterTowns program. These communities include Orion Township, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Mount Clemens, Harrison Township, Chesterfield Township, Huntington Woods, Troy and Center Line. WaterTowns is a community-based initiative to connect people to the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair for water oriented community development. Green infrastructure (GI) planning and design was conducted in partnership with the Lawrence Technological University Stormwater Management Institute for 9 communities and 6 GI projects identified through this effort have been implemented.

As of FY 2017, 16 communities have adopted resolutions to become part of the Clinton River Watershed Council’s WaterTowns program. These communities include Orion Township, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, Mount Clemens, Harrison Township, Chesterfield Township, Huntington Woods, Troy, Macomb Township, St. Clair Shores and Center Line.

WaterTowns is a community based initiative to connect people to the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair for water oriented community and economic development. Green infrastructure (GI) planning and design was conducted in partnership with the Lawrence Technological University Stormwater Management Institute for 12 communities and 7 GI projects identified through this effort have been implemented. Initial planning and design has been completed for 13 universally accessible kayak launches throughout the watershed including along the main branch of the river, lake st. clair and inland lakes. The first of these launches will be installed at MacArthur Park in Mount Clemens in 2017. Kayaking has become increasingly popular in our watershed and according to a local livery in 2016 they rented 2,644 boats and in 2017 3,006 boats.

WRC Recycling Inititative By the end of FY 2017, the WRC recycling center (plastic bottles and aluminum cans) housed in the WRC main office public hallway has prevented 112.1 pounds of recyclables from entering Michigan landfills.

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