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Hampton Creek Wetland Area
The Hampton Creek Wetland Area located north of West Centre Avenue and east of Angling Road consists of an approximate 85-acre wetland surrounded by commercial, medical and residential developments and The Moors Golf Club. The Hampton Creek Wetland Area receives stormwater runoff from approximately 2.55 square miles of primarily residential developments. Currently, the Hampton Creek Wetland Area does not have a dedicated stormwater surface outlet and as a result, the wetlands have experienced extended periods of high water levels that are impacting the surrounding residential and commercial properties and making portions of the golf course unusable.
On July 23, 2019, City Council awarded a contract to Fishbeck (formerly Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber) to perform an environmental impacts evaluation and joint permit application for the Hampton Creek Wetland Area. The environmental impact evaluations have been completed and joint permit application preparation is underway.
On December 9, 2019, the City of Portage received its temporary permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to pump water from the Hampton Bog. The pumping began on December 9, 2019 and will continue until the water level is lowered by 4 inches.
Watch the video of the July 23, 2019 Hampton Creek Wetland Area Public Meeting
Review the November 19, 2019 Fishbeck Presentation (PDF).
Review the Hampton Creek Wetland Area FAQ's located to the right.
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Related Documents
- Technical Memo 1 Wetland Delineation
- Technical Memo 2 Evaluation of Water Chemistry and Physical Parameters
- Technical Memo 3 Portage Creek Stream Stability Assessment
- Technical Memo 4 Hydraulic Report
- Special Assessment Apportionment Methodology
- Phase I Hydrogeologic Evaluation
- Hydrologic Delineation
- Environmental Impacts Summary
- Alternative Outfall Routes Analysis
- Will a new temporary pumping permit be issued by the state before winter?
- Will the temporary permit allow for a one-time pumping or repeat pumping?
- What was the final cost of the emergency pumping that was performed in the spring of 2019?
- What is the new high-water level for the Hampton Creek Wetland Area?
- When did the consultant measure the Hampton Creek water temperatures? Will the proposed drainage project affect Portage Creek as a certified trout stream due to its low temperatures?
- What is the expected cost of the proposed design for the permanent storm water outlet?
- Will there be alternate solutions if the state doesn’t like the proposed stormwater outlet design?
- What will the effect of the proposed long-term drainage project be to the lake on the Moorsbridge golf course?
- Did the city’s consultant factor in any potential future developments in the surrounding area that may affect the stormwater levels?
- What is the current definition of a 100-year storm event? Has the definition changed in light of recent years and storm events?