Funding & Partnerships MCD actively leverages state and federal funds to multiply local investments and partners on major regional projects like RiverScape, indicating strong potential for grant management, engineering consulting, and funded sustainability initiatives that require program development and procurement support.

Water Quality Needs MCD manages water quality monitoring, testing, and education and collaborates on buried valley aquifer research, signaling opportunities for environmental testing services, data analytics, sensor networks, and training or outreach programs.

Digital & GIS With a tech stack including AutoCAD and multiple web technologies and over 35 miles of trails, MCD could benefit from GIS mapping, asset management, website modernization, and digital engagement tools, representing potential sales of GIS software, hosting, CMS, and cybersecurity services.

Public Safety & Infrastructure Recent collaborations with the fire district and Metroparks for flood safety campaigns and floodwall testing highlight a need for safety training, signage, emergency communications, and flood risk mitigation services addressed to local government and park authorities.

Community Engagement & Education Awards and partnerships, such as travel exhibits and regional summits, suggest opportunities to offer sponsorship packages, educational programs, event management, and outreach campaigns to engage the public and secure funding.