Carbondale Stormwater Master Plan

The Carbondale community has historically and contemporarily been subject to flash flooding and river flooding due to a combination of intense rainfall over a short period of time, steady rainfall over several days, and the poor drainage profile of the soil. The impacts of this unprecedented flooding are already felt along key waterways in the City of Carbondale, including Piles Fork Creek, which is adjacent to many of the locally owned and operated small businesses.

While the City of Carbondale has been involved in watershed planning (Western Crab Orchard Watershed-based Plan), Nutrient Assessment Reduction Plan (NARP) development, and other water quality initiatives, the City of Carbondale does not have a stormwater master plan; a strategic design and decision-making document that predicts and prepares communities for the development and maintenance of comprehensive storm drainage systems.

Plan Development

Creation and implementation of the proposed Stormwater Master Plan will strengthen and insulate Carbondale community members from the water impacts of the climate crisis. The Stormwater Master Plan will lead to adaptation and mitigation measures necessary to foster a resilient community structurally, socially, and economically. Goals of plan development will include but are not limited to:

Goal 1: Compile an Inventory

Assessment of current conditions (stormwater conveyances and critical infrastructure)
Flood vulnerability score

Goal 2: Stormwater Business Strategy

Mitigate flood property loss and value
Standard for stormwater infrastructure maintenance and new construction

Goal 3: Environmental Benefits

Reduce/ minimize stormwater runoff
Maintain and restore stream channels

Goal 4: Management Measures

Code/Ordinance revision
Infrastructure improvements
Nature-based solutions and other green infrastructure

Planning Documents

DRA Strategic Planning Grant Narrative

Meeting and Event Schedule

Date	Location	Agenda	Materials
January 11, 2024	Zoom	X	X