Lower 2 Subwatershed
Advisory Group
The Lower 2 branch of the Rouge River has a drainage area of 21,027
acres and flows through the communities of Westland, Wayne, Romulus,
Garden City, Inkster, Dearborn Heights, and Dearborn, before joining
the Main branch of the Rouge.
According to 1990 Census data, approximately 134,132 people live
in the subwatershed within 49,383 households. Because it includes
many older suburban communities, a high percentage of the Lower
2 is almost completely built out with only 3% urban open space left
in the subwatershed. The largest category of land use is residential
housing (52%). However, the Lower 2 has many recreational areas
including, Wayne County's Lower Rouge Parkway, Dearborn Hills Golf
Course, Ford Field, and Inkster Valley Golf Course.
The Lower 2 Subwatershed Group has developed a watershed
management plan in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan
General Storm Water Permit. For questions or further information
contact Zachare Ball at zball@ectinc.com.
A Common Appendix
has been developed for the subwatershed management plans. This includes
detailed technical data, maps, and information best management practices
for each of the seven subwatersheds.
Communities are currently working on their Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Initiative (SWPPI). Click
here for guidance materials on developing the SWPPI.
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