Summary
The city presented its Wet Weather Resiliency Plan, developed with HDR Michigan, addressing how East Lansing manages heavy rain and flooding, with next steps outlined.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant-funded analysis is concluding; funding for resulting projects remains a sticking point.
Residents in flood-prone areas and the whole city benefit from better stormwater planning.
Residents facing rising fixed water and sewer charges.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Discussion Only - 15 Sep 2026
The city presented its Wet Weather Resiliency Plan, developed with HDR Michigan, addressing how East Lansing manages heavy rain and flooding, with next steps outlined.
City Council SPECIAL DISCUSSION ONLY MEETING - 28 Apr 2026
After spring storms sent sewage into basements, officials discussed getting more aggressive on sewer separation and funding the wet weather resiliency plan, possibly with a stormwater utility.
Transportation Commission - 05 Jan 2026
Staff confirmed the multi-year high water infrastructure grant — prompted by flooding — wraps up this year, with a stormwater plan and project recommendations due to city council in 2026.
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