Environmental Impact Visualization
A proposed ~165-mile high-voltage transmission line through Central Michigan. This map shows the proposed routes and sensitive environmental areas that may be impacted.
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Routes: Proposed transmission line paths being considered by ITC.
Flood Zones: FEMA-designated 100-year floodplains where flooding is likely.
USFWS NWI: Federal National Wetlands Inventory data.
EGLE NWI Plus: Michigan EGLE enhanced wetland mapping.
EGLE 2005: Historical wetland data from 2005 survey.
Hydric Soils: Soils indicating wetland conditions.
Restoration: Areas with potential for wetland restoration.
Protected Areas: State game areas, wildlife preserves, and parks.
Building infrastructure in FEMA flood zones increases flood risk and can worsen flooding for nearby properties. Construction disturbs natural drainage patterns and can redirect water flow.
Wetlands filter water, prevent erosion, and provide critical habitat for wildlife. Once destroyed, wetlands can take decades to restore. Michigan has already lost over 50% of its original wetlands.
State game areas and wildlife preserves were set aside specifically to protect habitat. Transmission lines through these areas fragment habitat and can disrupt wildlife corridors.
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