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$1.555 million in federal appropriations for Midland and Sanford Midland, Michigan – The U.S. House and Senate passed several funding bills for fiscal year 2026 in the first quarter. Included in these bills were funds for two locally requested projects for flood recovery and improved resiliency in mid-Michigan. The Midland Business Alliance

Midland, Michigan – The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure is launching an electronic newsletter in September: High Water Mark. “The High Water Mark newsletter typically will include updates on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood study, the flood reduction and resiliency efforts in Midland and Midland

Midland, Michigan – On Wednesday, September 24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District will update the community on its flood risk management study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed in Midland County. The free event is open to the public and will take place on Northwood University’s campus, 4000 Whiting Drive, in the lecture hall

Lansing, Michigan – Members of the Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure presented information on the Midland area’s flood reduction efforts on Tuesday, June 24. The presentation was made to the Michigan House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, which is chaired

Michigan lawmakers announce Corps of Engineers funding to continue critical Tittabawassee River Watershed flood study

Midland, Michigan –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District has announced an additional $1.2 million to continue work on the Tittabawassee Watershed Flood Risk Management Study. This General Investigation (GI) study is the second Corps of Engineers study to examine the Tittabawassee River Watershed and its legacy flooding. This multi-year study is focused on managing flood risks to life and safety, reducing damages to property, and determining the cost benefit and feasibility of potential flood reduction and mitigation projects.

Midland, Michigan – On Thursday, March 20, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct on open house in Midland to share information about the General Investigation (GI) study and to listen to the public’s experiences and ideas around legacy flooding.

Corps of Engineers study kick-off held in Midland

Midland, Michigan – In late November, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arrived in Midland for three days of planning with the local sponsors of a new General Investigation (GI) study. Called a “charrette” by the organization, this planning meeting kicks off a planned three-year study, which is the second study to focus on the Tittabawassee River Watershed and its flooding. This GI study is focused on managing flood risks to life and safety, reducing damages to property and determining the cost benefit and feasibility of potential projects

Midland, Michigan – The commander and staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District were in Midland on Monday, November 4, for an agreement signing ceremony with the three local sponsors: the County of Midland, City of Midland and Midland Business Alliance (MBA). The formal agreement is an initial step to begin the area’s second

Midlanders attend U.S. Army Corps of Engineers change of command ceremony Midland, Michigan – Members of the Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure attended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District’s Change of Command ceremony on July 16 at the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Tony

Community events announced for City’s $40 million flood reduction projects Midland, Michigan – The Spicer Group is returning to the Midland City Council meeting on July 22 to provide an overview of potential flood reduction infrastructure projects funded by $40 million in the current state budget. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Council