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Stormwater Strategic Plan Focuses on the Future

Five-year plan factors in climate change

Post Date: 5/26/2023


Stormwater management, flood management, and pollution prevention are becoming increasingly important in the face of advancing climate change. The challenge for Flagstaff Water Services’ Stormwater Section is to limit the damage caused by flooding despite severe weather patterns along with the cumulative impacts of development and forest fires.Cover page of the Stormwater Strategic Plan with a photo of snow-covered San Francisco Peaks

Staff developed the Stormwater Strategic Plan to identify the major risks, along with recommended actions, creating a foundation for ongoing dialogue and implementing specific investments. 

The following nine objectives address Stormwater’s focus in a five-year horizon: 

  1. Respond to wildfire flooding risks and events
  2. Clarify climate change characteristics and overall stormwater challenges
  3. Maximize/optimize stormwater system maintenance
  4. Clarify services levels and enhance customer service
  5. Increase support for floodproofing of individual structures
  6. Enhance Capital Plan process and update priorities
  7. Enhance development review process and developer support
  8. Improve communications and collaboration
  9. Address Stormwater Section human resource needs

The strategic plan is currently scheduled to be presented to City Council during the Tuesday, June 20, meeting. View the document at www.flagstaff.az.gov/3626/Stormwater 

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Blog Archive

2023

Improving Sustainability Through Reclaimed Water (PDF) - April 22

Testing Flagstaff's Drinking Water (PDF) - March 10

Reconnecting Flagstaff's First Water Supply (PDF) - February 17

2022

Thank You, Flagstaff! (PDF) - December 12

Preparing for the Floods (PDF) - November 2

Proposition 441 Supports Water Health and Safety Measures (PDF) - October 4

Adding a New Waterline Loop Increases Capacity on East Route 66 (PDF) - June 9

Preparing for Monsoons and Beyond (PDF) - May 1

The Phoenix Avenue Bridge Project is Complete! (PDF) - March 31

Wildcat Hill Digester Complex Expansion (PDF) - March 1

Water Services Focuses on Efficiency (PDF) - January 5

2021 

A Roadmap to Future Solutions (PDF) - November 30

Spruce Wash Flood Projects Continue (PDF) - October 29

Telling the Story as We Plan for the Future (PDF) - September 30

A Summer of Improvements - Getting Tanked Up (PDF) - August 31

Testing Groundwater Recharge Strategies with Recycled Water (PDF) - July 30

Managing Flagstaff's Sewer Infrastructure with GIS Technology (PDF) - June 30

Flagstaff Plans for a New Groundwater Well in its Portfolio (PDF) - May 27

Coconino Estates Improvements Continue This Summer (PDF) - April 29

Keep Flagstaff's Water Clean: Only Snow and Rain in Stormwater Drains (PDF) - March 31

Rio de Flag Water Reclamation Plant Receives Necessary Upgrades (PDF) - February 26

McAllister Well and Pumphouse Adds Capacity to our Water System (PDF) - January 28

2020

Woody Mountain Clarifier Project Wraps Up 2020 Capital Improvements (PDF) - December 29

Updates on Capital Improvement Projects Started in Summer 2020 (PDF) - November 30

Planning for Flagstaff's Water Future (PDF) - October 29

Flagstaff Water Services Receives Two National Water Conservation Awards (PDF) - September 30

Updates on Stormwater Maintenance in Flagstaff (PDF) - August 31

Ground-Breaking Infrastructure Upgrades Continue This Summer (PDF) - July 30

Focus on Infrastructure Development for Summer 2020 (PDF) - July 1

Brad Hill, Water Services Director, Retires After 12 Dedicated Years (PDF) - May 26

Keeping Your Water Clean and Safe (PDF) - April 29

Linda Vista Drive Construction Tackles Two Water Projects Simultaneously (PDF) - March 31

Are There "Forever Chemicals" in Our Drinking Water? (PDF) - February 26

Planning for the Next Decade (PDF) - January 29

2019


Inner Basin Pipeline repaired just in time to aid Fire Operations (PDF) - July 23

Control Room Modernization at Lake Mary Water Treatment Plant (PDF) - June 13

Upgrades at Rio Water Reclamation Plant Improve Efficiency & Safety (PDF) - February 15

2018

NAU and Flagstaff Water Services Create Winning Partnerships (PDF) - December 11

I-40 Transmission Line (PDF) - November 5

New Aerator Protects Aquatic Life in Frances Short Pond (PDF) - May 23

How TV Vans are a Driving Force for Efficiency (PDF) - May 1