College Gardens Park Stormwater Management

Purpose: This project replaces the previously proposed SWM study for the College Gardens drainage area. This project funds the identification, feasibility study, concept design, and implementation and/or construction of Stormwater Management measures in the College Gardens drainage area predicated on initiatives focused on treatment at the source, active resident and property owner education and participation, and enhanced runoff infiltration. FY 2003 funds fulfill the matching grant commitment of the Small Watershed Grant awarded in 2003 to the City and College Gardens Civic Association (CGCA) by the Chesapeake Bay Program. Funding and continued implementation of this project in later years reflects the intent of the City to conduct a pilot, low-impact watershed management program in this area, for replication in other areas of the City, where appropriate. Implementing these watershed improvements supports Rockville’s contribution to Maryland’s voluntary C2K initiatives, as well as supports mandatory compliance with NPDES and TMDL requirements.

First Appeared in Rockville's Capital Improvement Program: The present project activity is a substitute for the College Gardens Park project in the Watts Branch Watershed Study that was identified in the FY 2002 CIP but not yet implemented.

Staff Contact: Department of Public Works, Lise Soukup, Civil Engineer II, 240-314-8500.

Page updated: 5 February 2008