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CADILLAC — Some Cadillac residents felt a dreadful sense of deja vu on Thursday, when heavy rains caused isolated flooding on parts of Chestnut Street, along the Clam River and in other places around town.
Author: William Arre
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Would dredging the Clam River had lessened the impact of flooding?
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Story Highlights • Some have suggested dredging the Clam River to increase its water capacity and reduce the impact of flooding that occurred in April. • Experts, including an engineer who evaluated the Clam River dam and conditions downstream of it, say due to the unique characteristics of the river, dredging it likely would not increase water flow enough to make a difference, unless the entire length of the river were dredged. • In addition to being prohibitively expensive, dredging the entire river would have a major negative impact on wildlife, including fish and insects that have adapted to the river’s conditions since it was created by glaciers thousands of years ago.
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Fund in the works to help landlords in Cadillac affected by flooding
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CADILLAC — For 50 years, Bob and Sue Jones were landlords who developed and owned numerous rental properties in Cadillac.
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Flood cleanup nearing end, organizers thinking about next steps
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CADILLAC — Requests for various types of assistance have slowed in recent weeks, as homeowners wrap up flood cleanup work and move on to the next phase — rebuilding.
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As cleanup efforts continue, affected residents express gratitude for help
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CADILLAC — Whether it’s the countless volunteer hours put in by individuals and organizations, or city staff working late into the night to lend a helping hand when it was needed most, the Cadillac community has stepped up in a big way to respond to flooding.
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Flood recovery continues as lake levels remain stable after recent rains
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• Wexford County Drain Commissioner Mike Solomon said current lake and waterway levels can handle normal rainfall, easing concerns after April’s flooding. • Christian Aid Ministries completed work on 35 homes, providing an estimated $1.1 million in flood restoration assistance in the Cadillac area.
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With big storms coming, officials keeping eye on lake levels
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CADILLAC — Two big storm systems have the potential to produce a lot of rain in the Cadillac area over the next couple of days and local officials have taken notice.
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With farm duties pulling away volunteers, cleanup crew departing Friday
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CADILLAC — After two weeks and more than 30 home cleanups completed, volunteers from Christian Aid Ministries will be leaving Cadillac on Friday.
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What is the Water Asset Management Plan, could it have prevented flooding?
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CADILLAC — In December 2017, the city’s contracted engineering firm, Prein and Newhof, completed a Water Asset Management Plan in an effort to help staff manage Cadillac’s water source, treatment, storage and distribution assets.
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Historic flooding turns Meauwataka man’s 6-day canoe trip into survival test
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MEAUWATAKA — When Meauwataka resident Jesse HotVedt set out to canoe halfway across northern Michigan in April, he didn’t expect to be caught in the worst flood conditions on record.
