How Michigan’s local governments can mitigate the damage of flooding is the topic of a special episode of MAC’s Podcast 83.

Stacy Hissong, partner at Fahey Schultz and legal adviser to the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, is the featured guest on the episode, which is hosted by Deena Bosworth, MAC’s governmental affairs director.

The pair discuss:

·  Excess flooding and how local governments can deal with it with tools they have now

·  Legislation in Lansing to create more tools to aid residents in avoiding damage

·  The history of how Michigan has dealt with groundwater and why the state has challenges now

See video versions of all Podcast 83 episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9K0ge6AvMM2B6vh7oYNn6g

Visit the Podcast 83 page at www.micounties.org