Shiatown Dam Assessment
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Shiatown Dam Assessment
Chapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmentructure and its adjacent millpond have served a variety of functions, from power generation to recreation to wildlife habitat. While these uses have evolved overtime, the site has remained a well-known feature in Shiawassee County.In recent years, the future of the Shiatown Dam has become a concern Shiatown Dam Assessmentfor the many groups and individuals involved with its management and use. As with any building or structure, time has taken its toll on the Shiatown DShiatown Dam Assessment
am. The structure has not produced power or been regularly maintained for over 50 years. The dam failed during a high water event in 1974 and came verChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmenttion, sedimentation, and poor water quality. Most seriously, at least five people have drowned at the dam over the past 20 years.County residents and the current owner of the Shiatown Dam, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, agree that action at the site is necessary to lessen the risk of Shiatown Dam Assessmenta catastrophic failure and to restore the value of this unique site. The dam must be repaired, replaced, or removed.Each option, however, brings diffeShiatown Dam Assessment
rent costs and benefits for the local community and the Shiawassee River. Each option also brings potential controversy and raises questions about theChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmente Shiatown Dam. This report does not recommend a specific outcome at the Shiatown Dam site. Instead, it strives to establish social, economic and ecological contexts for the decision; and describes potential costs and benefits of four currently identified options. We gathered this information over t Shiatown Dam Assessmenthe past year, with help from the Friends of the Shiawassee River, citizens and leaders of ShiawasseeCounty, and literature review. Finally, this reporShiatown Dam Assessment
t suggests a decision-making process designed to reduce controversy, generate new and better options, and achieve maximum benefits for all of the partChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessment the River and Watershed•Uses of the Shiatown Dam and Impoundment•Issues and Interests at Shiatown Dam•Opportunities at Shiatown Dam•Options for Shiatown Dam•How Should a Decision Be Made?Our study utilized a number of different informationcollecting techniques, which are referenced throughout the r Shiatown Dam Assessmenteport. These methods included:•Meetings with Stakeholders and Client. In March, 2002, we assembled a meeting of public agency representatives, electedShiatown Dam Assessment
officials, and other stakeholders to propose our project ideas and hear feedback on our potential contributions. We also met with members of the boarChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmenteconomic Research. During November 2002 - January 2003 we compiled ecological and socioeconomic information on the Shiawassee River watershed using historic documents, scientific journals, census data, and information collected from county and agency officials. This was the first stage of our projec Shiatown Dam Assessmentt and laid the groundwork for each succeeding step.•Mail Survey of Shiawassee County Residents. In January 2003, we sent a mail survey on community usShiatown Dam Assessment
e and opinions of the Shiawassee River and the Shiatown Dam and Park to 1500 randomly selected- 2 -county residents. We used the survey responses to dChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmenty design "Charette." Local residents and community leaders worked with a group of UM landscape architecture students to brainstorm potential design solutions for the Shiatown site. The exercise produced four different design concepts and uncovered a number of creative options.•Individual Interviews. Shiatown Dam Assessment \Ne conducted one-on-one interviews with a number of community leaders in Shiawassee County, including government officials, agency staff, businesspeShiatown Dam Assessment
ople, and members of recreation groups.•Focus Groups. In February, 2003, we convened three focus groups made up of political and business leaders, recChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmenty respondents.Background on Friends of the Shiawassee RiverFriends of the Shiawassee River is a nonprofit organization based in Owosso, Michigan, that works to protect the Shiawassee River and improve awareness of the river’s value as a natural and recreational resource. The organization includes ap Shiatown Dam Assessmentproximately 200 members and is headed by an 18 member board of directors. The Friends host an annual river celebration, regular river cleanups, tree pShiatown Dam Assessment
lantings, and other special events to boost public appreciation for the Shiawassee River's value. These community events usually involve more than 100Chapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the str Shiatown Dam Assessmentation also publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Riverview.-3-The three-part mission of the Friends is to:•Care for the River: Maintain and improve the river's water quality, habitats and natural banks.•Enjoy the River: Increase recreational access and responsible use of the river.•Share the River: Shiatown Dam AssessmentEnhance the community's appreciation and knowledge of the river, especially among youth.- 4 -Chapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the strChapter 1: Shiatown Dam AssessmentThe Shiatown Dam has been a community landmark in Shiawassee County for more than a century. Over the years, the strGọi ngay
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