Carrier Creek Stormwater Management and Restoration Project



	Carrier Creek is a designated Eaton County drain for approximately 11 square miles (about 7,400 acres of land) in Delta and Windsor townships and the City of Lansing. Click here to see an area overview. Development in Delta and Windsor townships over the last several years has resulted in increased impervious surfaces (i.e., rooftops and parking lots), and consequently, the increased amount of stormwater has led to flashy flow and floods. Past dredging activities had also caused natural floodplains to become separated from the creek, which also contributed to flashiness and flooding. Without improvement, the increased water volume entering the creek had the potential to cause more flooding and further erosion along stream banks. The Carrier Creek Stormwater Management and Restoration Project was developed to address the increasing stormwater demands in the area, while also enhancing the natural resources of the corridor. Click here for an update on construction and restoration activities. Click on the underlined words above to view a glossary of watershed terms. Updated May 15, 2008