As part of the
2012 Watershed Management Plan, the city employed a 3-tiered approach to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvements to water quality to meet Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load (TMDL) obligations.
Stormwater Needs
A more detailed description of
stormwater needs can be found online. A list of stormwater projects was generated through:
- Staff interviews
- An analysis of citizen complaint records
- A review of the recommendations from previous watershed management studies
Projects
The projects were then prioritized using a scoring system that was developed with the assistance of the citizen's
Watershed Advisory Committee.
The list of
current stormwater capital projects are a combination of those identified in the Watershed Management Plan with the highest priority and work done in conjunction with other capital projects.
For a complete list of future projects visit Chapter 5 of the Watershed Management Plan.