Recommendation SI.2
Recommendation Status: Expand
Collaborate on Projects that enhance stormwater management systems, protect water quality, preserve critical natural areas, mitigate flood risks, and improve the collection and treatment of sanitary sewage while actively supporting regional planning initiatives to enhance sanitary sewer services throughout the area.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduction of impaired waters and flood waters for all neighborhoods.
Improved water quality and reduced flooding impact.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Tracking Implementation
Publish an annual Progress Report to all residents that outlines completed projects, planned projects and on-going areas with major problems. County governance to request additional funding commitment.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
LEED CC Water Efficiency; SITES Site Context
SITES Pre-Design Assessment + Planning
SITES Site Design-Water
SITES Site Design-Soil+Vegetation
LEED ND Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?