Lessons Learned from Restoring Urban Streams in Metro Detroit

Rob Myllyoja
Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT)
Ann Arbor, Michigan

In recent years, there have been many advancements in watershed management and river restoration methods. The number and scale of in-stream improvement projects has grown in Michigan due to changes in stream mitigation requirements and funding opportunities such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). However, the rapid rise in the number of on-the-ground projects does not always keep up with the state of the science. This discussion will focus on lessons learned from several urban and suburban stream restoration case studies in southeast Michigan over the past 25 years.

About Rob Myllyoja
Rob Myllyoja is a senior scientist with >27 years of experience in a diverse array of water resource and restoration projects including river restoration, dam removal, watershed analysis, and stormwater management. He works as a senior scientist with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT).

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