Water Resources: Balancing Flood Control, Property Rights and Infrastructure

Inside Calhoun County

Chapters
0:00
Welcome And Scope Of Water Resources
0:35
County Drains And Lake Level Authority
2:02
Monitoring Dams And Court-Ordered Levels
2:43
Beavers, Damage, And Removal Strategy
5:40
History Of Drains And Old Infrastructure
6:28
Jurisdiction, Petitions, And Easements
9:18
New Drain Project And Community Outreach
10:37
Solar, Fiber Permits, And Taxpayer Protections
12:43
Public Calls, Education, And Diplomacy
14:02
Closing And How To Stay Connected
Inside Calhoun County
Water Resources: Balancing Flood Control, Property Rights and Infrastructure
Jan 14, 2026
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This time on Inside Calhoun County, a look at how the county manages 750 miles of drains and ten court-ordered lake levels while juggling property rights, budgets, and rising infrastructure demands. 

From beaver dams to fiber optic crossings, Calhoun County Water Resources Commissioner Tommy Miller discusses how data, diplomacy, and hard work keep water where it belongs.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Water Resources
Calhoun County Government

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