Benefits of Flood Control
Flooding Affects Everyone
Everyone living in the North Branch of the Ecorse Creek watershed is affected differently by flooding events—some directly others indirectly. Some residents may wake up to find several inches of water in their basement, others might walk out their front door and find the flood water lapping at their front step, while others might stall their car out while trying to drive through a flooded intersection on their way to work or the grocery store. Some residents, who never experience any flooding issues, may find themselves helping a relative or friend carry flood-damaged furniture to the curb. Either way, all residents within the watershed are affected in different ways—some more than others.
Flooding Solutions = Major Benefits
Nobody likes to live in an area were the possibility of flooding always looms overhead. Who likes to run downstairs and check their basements during heavy storms in fear of seeing water bubbling up through the floor drains? Nobody. Who likes to wonder if they’ll have to find an alternate route home from work after the next heavy thunderstorm to avoid the normal flooded route? Nobody. Who likes to worry that someday they will not be able to sell their home because of its flooding history? Nobody. Who likes to worry that even though their property never floods, will nearby recurring flooding affect their property value and ability to sell it in the future? Nobody.
Implementing a solution to the flooding problem will benefit everyone within the watershed. Property damage during heavy rain events will see a significant decrease when compared to past events. Residents will be able to live more comfortably with a peace of mind that flooding is a thing of the past. And, finally, the next time it rains hard or a rare thaw occurs in February, residents can be focused on the more important things in life.