Stormwater runoff often carries pollutants which can kill fish, and cause increased algae blooms, low oxygen and other problems in local waterways. The Department of Public Works identifies designs an

Stormwater runoff often carries pollutants which can kill fish, and cause increased algae blooms, low oxygen and other problems in local waterways. The Department of Public Works identifies designs and constructs water quality improvement projects. Projects are funded through City Council approved capital funds and awarded grant funds. Improvements & EffortsImprovements such as upgrades to existing ponds, creation of new stormwater features, and restoration of streams and shorelines all help to trap, filter, or remove pollutants. The Department focuses efforts on projects with co-benefits that include:Coastal resiliencyCommunity beautificationFlood managementHabitat restorationInfrastructure maintenanceShoreline protectionWater qualityStudiesBMP Retrofits - CDM Smith, May 2013Eastern Branch Watershed Master Plan - June 2019ProjectsUnder ConstructionLake Herbert Spillway ReplacementMeadow Lake Retrofit - Forebay Phase 1Upcoming ProjectsSt. Paul's Blue-GreenwayMeadow Lake Retrofit - Hydrodynamic SeparatorsMeadow Lake Retrofit - Parking LotMeadow Lake Retrofit - OutfallsCompleted Projects (2015-present)Anne Outten Pond Retrofit (PDF)Ballentine School Pond Retrofit (PDF)Beach Avenue Living ShorelineCentral Business Park Pond Retrofit (PDF)Dune Street Constructed WetlandGranby Street Park Living ShorelineGreenway Park Pond Restoration (PDF)Hague Stormwater WetlandHaven Creek Living Shoreline MaintenanceHermitage Living Shoreline and Oyster ReefHighland Park Living ShorelineJeff Robertson Park Constructed Wetlands (PDF)Juvenile Detention Center Pond (PDF)Knitting Mill Creek Living Shoreline (PDF)Lake Modoc Pond Retrofit (PDF)Lake Taylor RetrofitLindenwood/Barraud Park Living Shoreline (PDF)Parkdale Stream Restoration (PDF)Pleasant Point Living ShorelineRiverside Memorial Park Living ShorelineRoberts Road Pond Retrofit (PDF)Sylvan & Walnut Hill Street Flooding Mitigation BermTemplar Boulevard Stream Restoration (PDF)Villa CircleWalters Drive Living Shoreline (VIDEO)     Project Sheet