Commissioner McCulloch's Publications & Presentations
Since being elected Water Resources Commissioner (WRC) in 2000, Commissioner McCulloch has written and presented on numerous topics dealing with WRC and other related initiatives.
Click on the the drop downs below to view Commissioner McCulloch's presentation, articles/columns and other speeches and commentary.
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Presentations
Pontiac Wastewater Treatment Facility Restructuring - May 3, 2012 (file size 3m)Storm Water and the Environment - October 27, 2011 (file size 506k)Aging Infrastructure “same old same old” or are there solutions? - September 19, 2011 (file size 1.1m)DWSD Update, Water & Sewer Rates, Water Storage Evaluation - April, 2011 (file size 874k)Overview of stipulated Order, Undertanding Water Rates and H2Opportunities - March, 2011 (file size 88k)Low Impact Development and Its Impact on Water Quality - October, 2010 (file size 280k)Improving Surface Water Quality It's Not Just About Water Anymore - August, 2010 (file size 67k)Real World Watewater Treatment Challenges (in Michigan) - August, 2010 (file size 701k)"Rates 101" Understanding Water Rates - July, 2010 (file size 68k)Understanding Water and Sewer Rates - Keego Harbor - April, 2010 (file size 132k)H2Opportunities, Collaborative Assest Management A Dual Approach to Cost Savings - March, 2010 (file size 542k)Environmental Law Where Regulation, Public Opinion and Imterpretation Collide - March, 2010 ( file size 177k)Re-Engineering Government - February, 2010 (file size 86k)H2Opportunities - November, 2009 (file size 1.1m)Intergovernmental Relations Working Together For You - June, 2009 (file size 700k)Managing our Water Resources During Tough Financial Times - Now What? - March, 2009 (file size 964k)Understanding Water Rates - October, 2008 (file size 52k)Water Rates Joint Presentation - May, 2008 (file size 105k)Storm Water Changes - May, 2008 (file size 245k)Oakland's Master Plan & Collaborative Asset Management System - April, 2008 (file size 491k)A Collaborative Focus for Regional Water Supply - February, 2008 (file size 767k)A comprehensive Approach to Clean Water - January, 2008 (file size 2.5m)Oakland County Drain Commissioner Presentation - Davisburg Rotary Club - October, 2007 (file size 244k)Model Water Contract Review - March, 2007 (file size 47k) Franklin and 14 Mile Road Project - January, 2007 (file size 1.1m)Clinton River System - November, 2006 (file size 588k)Clinton River Basin Watershed Initiative - Regional Stakeholder Cooperation - October, 2006 (file size 278k)Address to the OCBA Municipal Law Committee - October, 2006 (file size 14k)The Michigan Drinking Water Technology Incubator - August, 2006 (file size 39k)Building Customer Confidence - July, 2006 (file size 322k)Building Customer Confidence Through Transparency - June 2006 (file size 322k)Clinton River Watershed Initiative - March, 2006 (file size 273k)Securing Our Drinking Water - February, 2006 (file size 409k)Special Park Districts - June 2005 (file size 1.9m)Master Plan - Addressing Our Invisible Infrastructure - April, 2005 (file size 142k)Significantly Reduciong SSO Costs - September, 2004 (file size 787k)"ISO" The How, What and Why - September, 2004 (file size 110k) Providing Low-Cost Services While Rebuilding Infrastructure - September, 2004 (file size 466k)Financing Water Quality Issues on a Watershed Basis - July, 2004 (file size 442k)Lake Levels - A Quick and Easy Guide - June, 2004 (file size 262k)Lake Level Presentation - March, 2003 (file size 1.1m)
Articles/Columns
Pollution Facts Skewed to Make a Point - April, 2012 (file size 600k)Guardian of the Highest Quality Water - March, 2012 (file size 629k)New Water Technologies Could Spur Jobs - January, 2012 (file size 696k)It's Time for Detroit to Comply with Clean Water Act - September, 2011 (file size 568k)“Right-Sizing” is the Right Thing to Do Addressing Michigan’s Water Crisis - November, 2010 (file size 31k)Sinkhole Impacts Daily Lives In Farmington Hills Neighborhood - September, 2010 (file size 24k)Getting a Handle on the Environment While Juggling Competing Interests - June, 2010 (file size 29k)“Fixed Costs” Means Rates Likely to Remain High - April, 2010 (file size 24k)American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources - March, 2010 (file size 59k)Response to EPA Proposal To Expand Storm Water Regulations - January, 2010 (file size 25k)Drastic Measures Needed To Keep Asian Carp Away From Great Lakes - November, 2009 (file size 25k)An Observation About the Importance Of Educating the Public about What We Do - September, 2009 (file size 22k)Protecting the Great Lakes Starts Right Here at Home - August, 2009 (file size 27k)Securing our Water Supply - May, 2009 (file size 33k)When It Comes to Wetlands Protection Local Government Is Best for the Job - February, 2009 (file size 25k)When Protecting the Environment Everybody Needs to Pitch In - July, 2008 (file size 30k)Controlling Water Pollution Is Everyone’s Fight - July, 2008 (file size 28k)What’s In a Name? Drain Commissioner Proposes New Title: Water Resources Commissioner - May, 2008 (file size 24k)Improved Governance Through Cooperation - April, 2008 (file size 25k)Being a drain commissioner means working closely with officials from around the region - April, 2008 (file size 26k)Oakland County Drain Commissioner John P. McCulloch’s Remarks To The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases - January, 2008 (file size 23k)Chapter 20 and 21 of Michigan’s Drain Code - December, 2007 (file size 145k)What the heck is a drain commissioner, anyway? - April, 2007 (file size 24k)A Proposal to Improve the Governance of The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department - February, 2007 (file size 35k)The Importance of Asset Management and the Strategic Water Quality Initiatives Program - May, 2006 (file size 25k)Using Innovative Techniques and Procedures To Address Growing Infrastructure Challenges - January, 2003 (file size 13k)
Speeches & Commentary
Speech for The OMI Groundbreaking An Observation About the Importance Of Educating the Public about What We Do - September, 2009 (file size 10k)Green Community Achievement Awards Speech - May, 2009 (file size 14k)Securing our Water Supply - May, 2009 (file size 17k)GWK Ribbon-Cutting Remarks - October, 2008 (file size 15k)Speech to the Rouge 2008 Event Finding the Right Tools to Fight Pollution Remarks On The Kalamazoo Legal Case - February, 2007 (file size 13k)Speech to the Rouge 2007 Event Speech to the Rouge 2006 Event (file size 14k)RemarksTo The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases - January, 2004 (file size 15k)Remarks To The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases-2004 - January, 2004 (file size 11k)Testimony by Oakland County Drain Commissioner John P. McCulloch Senate Committee: Local, Urban & State Affairs - October, 2003 (file size 13k)Complete Text of Testimony Given By John P. McCulloch Oakland County Drain Commissioner On March 25, 2003 at The United States District Court For the Eastern District of Michigan (file size 14k)Prepared Remarks On The Detroit Water System - April, 2003 (file size 15k) Remarks At the Detroit City Council Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases - February, 2003 (file size 14k)Remarks Made to the Michigan Association of Counties - February, 2003 (file size 12k)Remarks to The Detroit Board Remarks to The Detroit City Council Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases-2003 (file size 15k)Remarks By John P. McCulloch Oakland County Drain Commissioner-2003 (file size 15k)Remarks to The Detroit City Council Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rate Increases-2003 McCulloch Remarks Detroit Board of Water Commissioners Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Rate Increases-2002 (file size 15k)Red Oaks Youth Soccer Facility Dedication - (file size 12k) Caucus Courthouse Award Speech - March, 2002 (file size 14k)Testimony before the Michigan State House Commerce Committee - March, 2002 (file size 35k)Remarks Before The Honorable John Feikens United States District Court For the Eastern District of Michigan - February, 2002 (file size 13k)Remarks Before The Honorable John Feikens United States District Court For the Eastern District of Michigan - February, 2002 (file size 15k)Remarks to The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department on the 50-year Comprehensive Water Master Plan of Water Commissioners Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases-2002 (file size 13k)
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