The mission of the Sun Valley Watershed Stakeholders Group is to reduce local flooding while retaining all stormwater runoff from the watershed. To this end, a comprehensive watershed-wide plan is being developed to deal with the flooding while also providing a number of other benefits to the community. Early projects at a few Phase 1 sites will serve as models for subsequent work throughout the watershed. The implementation of some or all of the projects listed here would result in a noticeable reduction in area flooding over the next few years.
The stakeholders' Site Selection Subcommittee reviewed many potential project sites in the Sun Valley area. In order to be considered for a potential project, a site had to meet at least a couple of the Group's objectives: reduce local flooding, increase water conservation, protect and improve water quality, enhance recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. We are now discussing appropriate stormwater best management practices for each of the sites and negotiating with site owners and potential project partners. Each site presents its own challenges and no site is guaranteed a project, but they all have great potential to reduce local flooding and provide those additional benefits. Click on the project name for more detailed information.
We have also included examples of completed best management practices demonstration projects in the Los Angeles area. To learn more about these sites, scroll down to "Completed Demonstration Sites" and click on the project name.
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Completed Demonstration Sites
We have included a few examples of existing projects in the Los Angeles area. These projects clearly demonstrate the benefits of retrofitting a site to capture stormwater. From mulching to cisterns, each project incorporates techniques that, used community-wide, can reduce stormwater runoff, collect much-needed water for future use, add recreational space and green the community.
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