Rebuilding efforts are underway following severe flooding. Aging infrastructure, fluctuating river levels, and heavy rainfall are straining the region's combined sewer system. The area's geography, with drained wetlands, also contributes to the issue.

Further details on the flooding and its impacts are available. The Great Lakes Water Authority is currently involved in litigation related to property damage from a June flooding event.

Additional information can be found through the Civic Action Toolbox, which provides resources for getting involved in addressing the issue. A reporter participated in fellowship programs to cover the health impacts of seasonal climate issues, producing a story on the topic.