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Case Study: Macomb County Public Works
Riparian Corridor Preservation
Clinton Township, MI
Macomb County Public Works incorporated LID techniques into the development
of their new public works building. One element of the property is a
35 acre riparian area located along the North Branch of the Clinton River.
The county is committed to preserving this riparian corridor and is researching
the option of a permanent easement that would be under the under the
ownership and maintenance of a local land conservancy.
Other LID techniques used on this project include:
• Rain garden to catch roof runoff,
• Bioswale that captures parking lot runoff,
• Porous pavers along the sidewalks entering the building, and
• Native plantings located around the site, including the rain garden and
bioswale.
Source: Macomb County Public Works Office
Case Study Site Considerations
Project Type Protect riparian areas, porous pavers, rain garden, bioswale
Project Contact Lynne Seymour, 586-307-8229
LID Manual for Michigan – Chapter 6 Page 90