Real-Time Meteorological Observation Network

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Delta  Institute (Delta) partnered with the Michigan City Sanitary District  (MCSD) and the Alliance for the Great Lakes to make stormwater,  ecological restoration, and recreation  improvements at Michigan City’s Cheney Run. A 40-acre site surrounded  by wetlands, Cheney Run is a primary source of stormwater-related  pollution that ends up in the Trail Creek, a major tributary that feeds  into Lake Michigan. The partnership focused on implementing  improvements that reduce the amount of pollution transferred from  Cheney Run to Trail Creek, restoring the wetlands, and creating trails  on site for residents.

The goals of the project included: 

• Reducing urban runoff impairments through the design and installation of approximately five acres of constructed wetlands 

• Capturing and treating 37.5 million gallons of stormwater annually 

•  Convening stakeholders in an authentic and inclusive dialog, to  maximize community development project impact, achieve meaningful  stewardship, seek opportunities for connectivity  of wetlands to surrounding areas, attract community amenities, and  align with regional plans. 

• Expanding the scope and impact of the project, through procurement of additional resources and partnerships.

• Building local municipal and contractor capacity, through project implementation, coordination, and ongoing stewardship. 

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