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Our office submitted a project plan to the EGLE’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program to help improve water quality in the Augusta Drain through a stormwater improvement project. The CWSRF program is designed to provide financial assistance for the construction of water pollution control projects that aid in stormwater treatment through the reduction of nonpoint source pollution. We were granted $1.3 million for this project which will construct bioretention cells to capture and filter stormwater runoff collected from the road prior to entering the Augusta Drain. This project will also reduce the flow into the drain during large storm events by holding back a certain volume of water, improve water quality in the area and improve stormwater management. Additionally, we hope to create a community space for all to gather and enjoy.

Use our interactive story map to delve deeper into the project and discover more about the timeline, our goals and the history of the space.

Neighborhood Attributes

• 5 acres of open area along Norton Street from North Johnson Street to Sanderson Avenue 
• Owned by the Augusta Drain Drainage District 
• Maintained by Oakland County WRC

Goals for this Project

• Improve water quality by filtering stormwater runoff through newly constructed bioretention cells
• Reduce pollutants from entering the Clinton River
• Utilize native trees and plants to beautify the area and aid in stormwater management
• Create a gathering space for the local community to enjoy

Estimated Project Costs

• $1.3 million
• Grant administered through EGLE’s CWSRF and the American Rescue Plan

Partners

Special thanks to our many partners, including:

• Oakland County
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Board of Commissioners
  • Economic Development
  • Treasurer's Office
• City of Pontiac
  
  • Mayor's Office
  • City Council
    
    • Districts 2, 4, 7
• Nonprofits
  
  • Growing Pontiac
  • Pontiac Community Foundation
  • Friends of the Pontiac Parks
  • Clinton River Watershed Council
• Consultants
  
  • Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.