When it comes to government programs, it seems that our needs are greater than our financial wherewithal. It’s no different when it comes to governmental protection of our precious natural resources.
Recognizing the financial challenges that confront all levels of government, I have been working with state and federal officials, as well as environmental and governmental […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by admin
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National Association of Counties’ (NACo) www.naco.org President Eric Coleman has appointed Oakland County Drain Commissioner John P. McCulloch to the association’s Waters of the U.S. Task Force (WOUS).
The task force was recently established by the association to solicit suggestions or feedback from county officials across the country on what they think should be changed in […]
Posted on April 9th, 2008 by admin
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When the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted recently to fund the Collaborative Asset Management System (CAMS) it took a major step toward significant financial savings for municipalities in Oakland County.
CAMS is a standardized countywide infrastructure management system that will allow local units of government to proactively manage assets and mitigate long-term costs associated with […]
Posted on April 9th, 2008 by admin
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Representatives from Oakland and Macomb counties emphasized the importance of active participation in protecting clean, fresh water at the kickoff for the Clinton River Watershed Initiative spearheaded by the Oakland County Drain Commissioners Office.
Utilizing a $671,000 grant, the Drain Commissioner’s staff recently completed a two-year project to develop new tools to assess, prioritize and deal […]
Posted on April 9th, 2008 by admin
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Communities throughout the Huron River watershed in Oakland County have partic ipated in a signage initiative aimed at increasing the public’s awareness level of local water resources. The watershed signs indicate to motorists and pedestrians which watershed they are in. A total of 156 signs were purchased with the help of an Environmental Protection […]
Posted on December 6th, 2007 by admin
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The Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office (OCDC) has prepared the following summary to assist Oakland County communities in preparing their Phase II Storm Water Annual Progress Report. The following items represent projects implemented by Oakland County during fiscal year 2007 to protect and restore water resources in Oakland County.
A complete copy of Oakland County’s 2007 […]
Posted on December 5th, 2007 by admin
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The Commerce Township Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Walled Lake-Novi Wastewater Treatment Plant won top performance awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).
Posted on September 18th, 2007 by admin
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Drain Commissioner John P. McCulloch saved the 14 communities in the George W. Kuhn Drainage District more than $610,420 by refinancing bonds issued in 2000 and 2002.
Posted on September 18th, 2007 by admin
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It’s a sled that rides waves of sewage and uses the force of the flowing muck passing underneath to clean sewer pipes. It’s the “hydrosled” and it was the principal reason why the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s (OCDC) office captured the 2007 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).
Posted on September 18th, 2007 by admin
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The Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office (OCDC) was recommended for continued registration of its ISO 9000 Quality Management System.
Posted on September 18th, 2007 by admin
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