Regional Stormwater Management Plan
The goals of the Regional Stormwater Management Plan have been created by the IRVCOG Stormwater Advisory Committee. These goals are the future results desired for stormwater management in the Tri-County region. The goals were created by first developing problem statements that describe the current condition of stormwater management in the region.
What do you think of the goals? Is there a problem area we missed? Is there a goal that needs to be expanded? Please read them below and let us know your thoughts!
This plan is being created for the entire Tri-County region, so the Committee needs as much input as possible to make sure this plan works for the entire region. Please send an e-mail to Nick Hayward (nhayward@tricountyrpc.org) with your questions and comments about the goals. Thanks for your help in creating the Regional Stormwater Management Plan!
Keyword: streambank erosion
Problem: Stream channel erosion is a major contributor to the siltation of the Illinois River and damages natural habitats, resource areas, agricultural areas, and public and private infrastructure.
Goal: Stabilize stream banks.
Keyword: NPDES compliance
Problem: Local entities must use additional resources to achieve the water quality goals of the NPDES program.
Goal: Comply with NPDES guidelines in a cost effective manner.
Keyword: public perception/education
Problem: The general public is unaware of its impact on water quality and quantity.
Goal: Increase public awareness.
Keyword: enforcement/regulation
Problem: Inconsistent regulatory enforcement due to inadequate human resources training and funding hinder stormwater management at the local, state, and federal levels.
Goal: Achieve consistent regulatory administration, enforcement, training, and funding.
Keyword: sedimentation in the River
Problem: Sedimentation degrades aquatic habitat and reduces the volume and depth of water bodies.
Goal: Reduce sedimentation.
Keyword: impaired water quality
Problem: The use of major water bodies in the Tri-County region is impaired by water quality.
Goal: Improve water quality.
Keyword: funding
Problem: Local entities do not possess sufficient funds to practice effective stormwater management.
Goal: Secure equitable and reliable funding.
Keyword: current urban development practices
Problem: Current urban development practices do not incorporate effective stormwater management techniques.
Goal: Adopt consistent and sustainable development practices.
Keyword: forest natural area management
Problem: Forests, prairies, and wetlands, which function to improve water quality, are degrading due to agricultural activities, urban development, and lack of natural resource management.
Goal: Preserve and restore natural areas.
Keyword: flood control
Problem: Localized flooding causes property damage.
Goal: Institute proper flood control measures.
Keyword: trash/debris
Problem: Trash and debris pollute stormwater and impede storm sewer systems.
Goal: Reduce and mitigate debris entering storm sewer systems.
Keyword: agriculture/exposed soil→erosion AND construction→erosion
Problem: Exposed soil from construction and agriculture practices contaminates roadways, stormwater conveyance systems, and water bodies, resulting in sedimentation.
Goal: Conserve soil on construction sites and agricultural fields.
Keyword: data collection/result oriented
Problem: Sufficient stormwater quality data does not exist for the Tri-County region.
Goal: Identify and monitor relevant storm water quality data.
Keyword: maintenance of existing storm sewer systems
Problem: Additional resources are needed to properly maintain existing storm sewer infrastructure.
Goal: Identify alternatives for appropriate storm sewer maintenance.
