PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office and the City of Carmel invited the public to participate in a meeting to discuss stormwater management issues in the Williams Creek Watershed. On May 21st, 2009, a public meeting was held at 7:00 PM in Andrews Hall at University High School, 2825 West 116th Street, Carmel, IN. 46032.
May 21, 2009 - MEETING SUMMARY Five residents attended the meeting and discussed issues including flooded basements, flooded streets, and the impact of new development on existing development. A copy of the Powerpoint presentation slides developed for the meeting can be viewed here. |
On August 25, 2008, the Hamilton County Drainage Board entered into a contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd (CBBEL), a local engineering and environmental firm, to identify problems along the stream and stormwater pollution reduction strategies in the Williams Creek Watershed. According to Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton C. Ward, “local input is needed in order to help us develop the watershed management plan, we would like feedback from the community on key issues identified in the original Williams Creek Study plan as well as additional concerns that may not have been identified.” Key areas of interest include:
- Existing stormwater problems in the watershed (Stream bank erosion, flooding, etc.)
- The effect of urbanization on water quality (increased pollutants and sediment)
- The effect of urbanization on water quantity (increased flood levels)
- Best Management Practices (ways to reduce stormwater pollution)
Hamilton County believes that the residents of the Williams Creek Watershed play a critical role in improving water quality in the watershed and that public input is vital in developing a watershed management plan.
For further information, please explore this web site or contact Kenton Ward
