Virginia Coastal Program: 1998 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary

Project Task:

FY1998 Task 55

Grantee:

City of Richmond

Project Title:

Reedy Creek Watershed Management Plan

Project Description as Proposed:

In conjunction with several citizen groups and the Midlothian Neighborhood Team, The City of Richmond will develop a management plan for the Reedy Creek Watershed (2,700 acres located almost entirely within the City of Richmond). The Reedy Creek watershed management plan will consist of: public involvement; study of the existing land use and stormwater infrastructure in the watershed; development of updated hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; identification of "Top 20" watershed "hot spots" where the worst environmental degradation, flooding and property damage are occurring; recommendations which will focus on alternative solutions in accordance with DCR's new stormwater regulations (effective March 1998), such as stormwater detention, floodplain preservation, and tributary restoration; and public outreach and education including "stormwater stenciling", and educational pamphlets geared to both residential and commercial areas.

Federal Funding:

$44,000

Project Contact:

Dean Starook, 804.646.7635; Michael Patey (HDR), 804.648.6630

Project Status:

Grant Closed

Final Product Received:

Reedy Creek Watershed Assessment Report prepared by HDR for the City of Richmond Department of Public Works, June 1, 2001.

Project Summary Provided by Grantee:

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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov

A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov