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San Diego’s storm water program proposal is shallow, says commentary

Posted by: Maven on March 13, 2010 at 7:22 am

From the San Diego News Network, this commentary by Jim Peugh, Conservation Chair of the San Diego Audubon Society:

“The city of San Diego has proposed the Master Storm Water System Maintenance Program (MSWSMP), which is meant to reduce flooding and improve storm water runoff through drainage channels by clearing them of soil and vegetation.

The project could cumulatively impact over 70 acres of wetlands plus 24 acres of natural stream bed, 20 acres of sensitive upland habitat and nine acres of disturbed upland habitat. Passage of the project, as proposed, would give the city a 20-year approval to clear storm drain channels of sediment and vegetation. Many of the targeted drainage channels contain valuable wetland habitat and all help to filter contaminants from urban runoff, which helps protect the water quality of our streams, bays, and beaches. Some help slow runoff that tends to protect downstream homes and streets from flooding. Some help retain water so that it is absorbed by the soil and eventually recharge our ground water resources. … “

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March 13, 2010 · Filed Under San Diego

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