Stormwater Committee
Are you interested in helping the Friends of Sligo Creek reduce stormwater runoff?
Consider joining the Stormwater Committee.
We are working around the watershed to help schools, neighborhoods and parks manage their stormwater more effectively, to teach citizens and politicians about stormwater issues, and to promote more effective stormwater policies.
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- To educate residents in the Sligo Creek watershed, the general public, politicians and opinion leaders about the effects of uncontrolled stormwater on the creek and what they can do to improve the creek's health.
- To promote a more effective Municipal, County and State stormwater management control program.
- To improve the water quality and general health of Sligo Creek by implementing stormwater control measures.
Stormwater Committee Activities and Photos
We are working hard to reduce the impact of stormwater in Sligo Creek. Take a look at some of the projects we have been working on:
- Photos of workday at East Wayne Stormater LID filtration system
- Photos of committee visiting a green roof
- Photos of committee building a raingarden in American Elm Park
- American Elm Park
- Eastern Middle School
- Forest Park rain gardens
Stormwater Advocacy Issues
The latest issues that affect stormwater are posted on the
These causes deserve our attention and advocacy:
- Development at headwaters of Sligo Creek
- Update on development at Sligo Creek headwaters
- Following up on riparian Zone trees
Minutes of Stormwater Committee Meetings