Oakland county will expand the rainsmart rebates program for implementing green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) practices to reduce nonpoint source pollution and stormwater runoff.activities:the…

EPA Region 5 awarded County of Oakland a $772,500 cooperative agreement on March 1, 2026, under the Geographic Programs – Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) to expand the RainSmart Rebates Program for implementing green stormwater infrastructure practices in Michigan.

The county will provide incentives for sustainable stormwater practices on private properties, including tree planting, rain barrel installation, and rain garden creation. Subrecipients will conduct one-on-one site assessments for program participants, provide guided support on green stormwater infrastructure design and installation, and alter internal data management mechanisms to improve program efficiency. The award targets implementation of over 1,500 stormwater projects on private land, capturing approximately 2.5 million gallons of runoff and reducing nonpoint source pollution to improve local water quality. Direct beneficiaries are residents of the Clinton and Rouge River Watersheds.

The period of performance runs through December 31, 2028, with place of performance in Michigan.

Oakland county will expand the rainsmart rebates program for implementing green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) practices to reduce nonpoint source pollution and stormwater runoff.activities:the activities include providing incentives for implementing sustainable stormwater practices for tree planting, rain barrel installation, and creating rain gardens on private properties. Subrecipient:subrecipients activities include: conducting 1-on-1 site assessments for each homeowner accepted into the program; providing guided support on GSI design, installation; maintenance and altering internal data management mechanisms to create a more efficient rainsmart rebate program.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the implementation of over 1,500 stormwater projects on private land. The outcome will capture approximately 2.5 million gallons of runoff, significantly improving local water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Direct beneficiaries of this assistance agreement include residents of the clinton and rouge river watersheds.