Starkweather Creek Watershed Study
Last Updated: 04/27/2021
Latest Update
4/27/2021 Update:
This watershed study kicked off on April 22, 2021 (Earth Day!). Check back for more updates through the process.
Project Overview
The City of Madison is completing a watershed study in the Starkweather Creek/Olbrich Gardens watershed. The City of Madison has contracted with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to assist with study completion. The watershed study will identify causes of existing flooding and then look at potential solutions to try to reduce flooding. The study will use computer models to assist with the evaluations. For more information please see the Flash Flooding Story Map . *Note: Please view the story map using Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. Story maps are not viewable with Internet Explorer
Project Limits
Information will be posted when available.
Project Schedule
The study is expected to take 20 months to complete. The first activities will include numerous data and information collection and development of the public involvement plan.
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates and times are indicated below:
Public Information Meetings
Information will be posted when available.
City Meetings, Process
Information will be posted when available.
Additional Resources
- City of Madison Flood Website
- Flash Flooding Resilience Story Map *Note: Please view the story map using Firefox or Google Chrome browsers. Story maps are not viewable with Internet Explorer.
- Watershed Frequently Asked Questions
- Engineering Waterways Newsletter 2020 Issue
- Watershed Studies 2019 Audio Presentation
- Flood Prevention Flyer and website
- LISTEN: Everyday Engineering Podcast Episode: Basement Drainage
- LISTEN: Everyday Engineering Podcast Episode: Historic Flooding
- LISTEN: Everyday Engineering Podcast Episode: What's going on with the Watershed?
Report Flooding
If anyone has experienced flooding, and is willing to share with the City, please report it on the City's website. Even if a homeowner reported flooding to 2-1-1, FEMA, or a City official, the City needs standardized information to create stormwater models that show existing flooding conditions. The flood data helps the City prioritize different flood projects and future watershed studies. Please report any flooding you’ve experienced.