Library series discussion focuses on water and road infrastructure, November 16

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office’s National Association of Counties award-winning program, Water Infrastructure 101: “What You Need to Know Below and Beyond” resumes. In partnership with Rochester Hills Public Library, located at 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, on Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m., a discussion titled “Preparing the Road Ahead” with Senior Communications Manager Craig Bryson of the Road Commission and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash will be presented. Topics discussed will cover water, drain and road infrastructure, among other issues. For questions, contact the Rochester Hills Public Library’s Adult Services at 248-656-2900.

Sharing insight about the discussion and what people will learn, Nash said, “Our local communities, counties, and the state are designing systems for the larger storms that are coming in future years from climate change. It is important that the people of our region understand our infrastructure and how we are building resilience for the future.”
“I look forward to discussing roads and drainage with Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash and residents of the Rochester area on November 16. This will be a great opportunity to learn about two important agencies that have an impact on many residents that many people know little about,” said Bryson.

The following library discussions are also scheduled from November into the next year.

• The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Water/Ways will focus on the importance of water and look at the variety of ways water impacts life, society, and other aspects of existence. This exhibit will be showcased by the Oxford Public Library and will feature Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash as the first guest speaker. On Wednesday, December 13, at 7 p.m., he will present the discussion titled, “What You Need to Know Below”

• Beyond Regarding the Ways of Water” as part of the Oakland County Water Resources Water Infrastructure 101 series. The event will be held at the Oxford Public Library, located at 530 Pontiac Street in Oxford. For additional information, contact the Oxford Public Library at 248-628-3034.

• Water Infrastructure 101: “What You Need to Know Below and Beyond” discussion entitled “Rain Gardens” in partnership with the Auburn Hills Public Library, in observance of Earth Day, will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. The Auburn Hills Public Library is located at 3400 East Seyburn Drive in Auburn Hills. For additional information, contact 248-370-9353.

Since 2018, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office has implemented the program Water Infrastructure 101: “What You Need to Know Below and Beyond” library discussions series in partnership with Oakland County local libraries. It continues to be well received and supported by the library community. This special public awareness effort and library partnership was recognized as a national model and received a NACo 2020 Achievement Award in the library category for being an innovative program.

The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s office will continue this educational tradition and partnership with libraries across the county.