Storm Water Management

Unchecked and untreated stormwater runoff results in accelerated stream flows, destruction of aquatic habitat, modified natural hydrologic patterns, and elevated pollutant concentrations in the receiving waters. These results negatively impact the local community and the environment. "The City of Cottage Grove's Stormwater Management Plan" (SWMP) promotes innovative land use practices and municipal programs that produce water quality improvements over time. The use of biological treatment and detainment facilities , in addition to traditional conveyance systems, adds aesthetic benefits to the City in the form of street trees, vegetated planters, wetlands, and open space. These benefits translate to economic revenues for the community as a result of factors such as more efficient and cost-=effective operating practices, increased property values, and increased revenues from recreation and tourism.

Projects in this division are ongoing, one of the current projects being the "Low Impact Development Project".