In order to derive comprehensive solutions involving storm water related issues, the District will continue to develop master plans in various watersheds throughout the service area.
The District has initiated a study of the Woodlawn Creek watershed, which is a four square mile basin that includes portions of five communities and a major expressway. Although problems have existed in this watershed for years, the logistical complexity of multiple jurisdictions working together toward a solution has resulted in little progress. The most significant problem facing this watershed is flooding. A dilapidated and undersized storm water conveyance system, hillside slippage and stream bank erosion are significant factors contributing to the problems that have been getting progressively worse for almost three decades. The District, which assumed its storm water management responsibilities in May 2003, has selected this watershed to conduct its first master-planning project. Activities to date include:
- Questionnaires were mailed to 4,000 property owners in the watershed to gage the nature, extent and frequency of problems.
- Two public workshops were held to inform residents of the project and to provide them an opportunity to discuss their specific issues and concerns.
- A consultant has been hired to develop a hydrologic and hydraulic model of the storm water conveyance system in the watershed.
- Initiated dialogue and performed site visits with representatives from federal agencies – USGS and FEMA – to solicit technical assistance and explore the possibility of federal financial assistance.
- Initiated dialogue and performed site visit with representatives from the Kentucky Division of Water to discuss the extent that instream remedial activities could be performed.
