The Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash for a Clean Water Summit on Thursday, October 25. Nash will discuss Oakland County’s aging water infrastructure, new projects being done county-wide, and tips to protect your own water systems. Rochester Hills has had its fair share of water advisories this year. There have been several on-and-off boil water advisories issued in northwest Rochester Hills due to a loss of water pressure, as a … [Read more...]
Imagine a Day Without Water National Day
Water Infrastructure 101- “What You Need to Know Below and Beyond” Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) Jim Nash resumes year-long series of Water Infrastructure 101-“What You Need to Know Below and Beyond” discussions. During the months of September, October and November, Commissioner Nash will engage the public on array of issues relating to water infrastructure. Library Discussion Series will Highlight the Fourth Annual Imagine a Day Without Water National Day The new … [Read more...]
Annual Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest
The 14th Annual Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest is Underway Submissions Accepted until October 5 Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash announces the 14th Annual Kids Clean Water Calendar Contest. Fourth and fifth graders living in Oakland County will have the opportunity to submit their artwork from Tuesday, September 4 to Friday, October 5. This year’s calendar theme: “We Can All Help to Keep Oakland County’s Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Watersheds Clean.” encourages our youth … [Read more...]
Dear Mr. Orr: Oakland County pens response to DWSD situation
On Monday, The Detroit News ran the article, Oakland County calls Orr's criticism of water authority stalemate 'desperate attempt to justify your deeply flawed proposal.' However, Oakland County officials had submitted a seven-page letter and other documents to The Detroit News as part of the county's ongoing issue with the Detroit Water & Sewer Department's (DWSD) proposal that began months ago. Rochester Media has included the letter, written by Chief Deputy, County Executive Gerald D. … [Read more...]