City Engineering Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Plan
Last Updated: 10/31/2023
Project Update
9/27/2023 Update
The City will host three public listening sessions in November 2023. One in-person meeting on the west side, one in-person meeting on the east side, and an online zoom meeting. Register for these meetings below under "Public Involvement." These meetings are the first step in developing a draft plan.
The City will host three public listening sessions in November 2023. One in-person meeting on the west side, one in-person meeting on the east side, and an online zoom meeting. Register for these meetings below under "Public Involvement." These meetings are the first step in developing a draft plan.
Project Overview
Stormwater ponds and greenways create a network of vegetated corridors throughout the city. These spaces contribute to both the environment and Madisonian's quality of life.
The purpose of this plan is to create a framework for sustainable and resilient vegetation management. The plan shall reflect anticipated climate change impacts and respond to community concerns. This plan is specific to maintenance and vegetation goals of existing and future stormwater utility land at a citywide scale. This plan shall be evidence-based, incorporate public input, use available data mapping. This plan shall also incorporate research related to ecology, stormwater, biodiversity, and climate. This plan is subject to public comment and will have a final acceptance by the Board of Public Works.
This is NOT a plan for specific construction projects. Construction projects typically have their own public engagement process. Additionally, this plan does not include lands managed by Parks Division or other city, county or state agencies.
The purpose of this plan is to create a framework for sustainable and resilient vegetation management. The plan shall reflect anticipated climate change impacts and respond to community concerns. This plan is specific to maintenance and vegetation goals of existing and future stormwater utility land at a citywide scale. This plan shall be evidence-based, incorporate public input, use available data mapping. This plan shall also incorporate research related to ecology, stormwater, biodiversity, and climate. This plan is subject to public comment and will have a final acceptance by the Board of Public Works.
This is NOT a plan for specific construction projects. Construction projects typically have their own public engagement process. Additionally, this plan does not include lands managed by Parks Division or other city, county or state agencies.
Public Involvement
Public Listening Sessions: We want your input! These meetings are intended to get feedback on big picture questions regarding vegetation goals and maintenance on existing stormwater utility land. These meetings will be interactive, with live polling on big picture questions, image mapping, and opportunities to identify what is working well, as well as concerns you might have.
- East Side: November 1 at Hawthorne Library at 5:00 PM located at 2707 E Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704. Please register for this meeting at this link on Eventbrite so we can make sure we have enough chairs and tables. There is no fee or ticket required to attend.
- West Side: November 20th at Sequoya Library at 6:00 PM located at 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison, WI 53711. Please register for this meeting at this link on Eventbrite so we can make sure we have enough chairs and tables. There is no fee or ticket required to attend.
- Online Option: November 28, 2023 at 5:30 pm on Zoom. Registration is required prior to the Zoom meeting, please register for the Zoom meeting at: Nov. 28, 2023 Public Information Virtual Meeting Registration
Note: we will not discuss plans for projects at this meeting, but larger big picture goals. Individual projects related to reconstruction that include vegetation changes have separate public information meetings and engagement processes outside of this plan for maintenance of existing vegetation.If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this service, activity or program, please email LAP@cityofmadison.com or call (608) 266-4910.
Si necesita un intérprete, un traductor, materiales en formatos alternativos u otros arreglos para acceder a este servicio, actividad o programa, comuníquese inmediatamente al número de teléfono que figura a continuación.
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Click on the link below for a brief tour of some of the areas that the Stormwater Utility manages.
City Process, Meetings
- Board of Public Works: Aug. 23, 2023. City of Madison Engineering staff provided a draft framework for development of the Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Plan.
- Draft Framework Approach for Informational Purposes to the Board of Public Works pdf