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 helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduction of impaired waters and flood waters for all neighborhoods.
Sustainability Considerations
Improved water quality and reduced flooding impact.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Tracking Implementation
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?
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.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.