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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Macomb County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Clinton River Watershed Health
The watershed council reported serving 3,000+ county residents, monitoring water quality including high salt levels, surveying road-stream crossings for fish passage, and running rain-garden programs to cut stormwater pollution — while Commissioner Perna pressed for more action on combined sewer overflows from the Red Run Drain.
Chapaton Drain Improvement Results
Commissioner Lucido reported that a $40 million ARPA-funded drain upgrade at Chapaton has produced zero overflows into Lake St. Clair since completion — a water quality win.
Countywide recycling requirements
Commissioner Goike reported that 26 of 27 communities backed the county's move to hire a recycling coordinator to meet a state-mandated recycling target of over 35%, with officials aiming to hit the goal without raising fees.
Materials Management Plan contract
The county held a public hearing on its updated solid waste plan, with a resident urging stronger recycling capacity and river cleanup. Written comments are open through February 17, so residents can still weigh in.