Flood Control
It was reported in September 2008 that the Wayne County Department of Environment will begin the first phase of a $239 million project,to protect the nine municipalities along the north branch of the creek from flash flooding. The first phase, to begin in early 2009, is to cost $7 to $10 million and will be funded by special assessments on the 48,000 properties in the watershed. It will consist of changes to the 80 paths that cross the creek, as well as constructing new drains and basins.
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