Post on 08-Apr-2016
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Bee Branch Creek
Location: Dubuque, Iowa Length One Mile Begin: First & Second Phases: Fall 2010 Completed: First phase: Fall 2011, Second: Summer 2014 Inspiration: Flood mitigation
Responsible Entity:
Iowa Disaster Relief funds, SRF, City of Dubuque stormwater utility fees, Federal Highway Administration funds as well as contributions from local businesses,
organizations, and citizens Cost $59 million
Three Projects for Flood Mitigation
1. Carter Road Detention Basin
2. West 32nd Detention
3. The Bee Creek Restoration (Daylighting)
a) The Lower Bee Branch
b) he Upper Bee Branch Creek
The Needs that were Fulfilled
• Natural flood mitigation • Restoration of floodplain • Rain gardens • Bioswales to promote storm water inflation
• 1000 trees • 4500 foot hike/bike trail
Before Daylighting
Fulfillment
After Daylighting
Commercial Section
Neighborhood Section
Bridges (total of 3 arches)
Green Infrastructure
Where is this? & What was the solution?