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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
Definitions
Watershed
A watershed is a land area that drains rainfall runoff (or stormwater) to a single outlet, or “discharge point.” The discharge point can be a lake, river, ditch, or storm sewer pipe discharge or outfall. The City of Madison is divided into 22 major watersheds.
Watershed Study
A watershed study is an analysis of a watershed. Individual studies might focus on water pollution, aquatic life, flooding, or other issues impacting that watershed. The City watershed studies focus on chronic flooding, which we investigate by using computer models that are created to estimate rainfall/runoff and routing of stormwater. The study will analyze where and why flooding occurs and then evaluate possible solutions.
Stormwater
Rainwater produced from a rain event.
Stormwater Runoff
The portion of the rainwater that does not soak into the ground.
Stormwater Conveyance System
The system of underground pipes and open channels designed to convey stormwater runoff.
Stormwater Inlets
Grates in the ground that take in stormwater runoff; connected to the stormwater conveyance system.
Detention Ponds
Ponds designed to hold stormwater runoff to improve water quality and/or help prevent flooding.
Model
Computer software that is used to evaluate the stormwater conveyance system,
Local Storm Sewer Projects
Storm sewer that is reconstructed with another already-scheduled project – typically street reconstruction.
Stand-alone Projects
Flood mitigation projects that will be constructed on their own – not tied to another already-scheduled project.