Spring Harbor Watershed Amendment Comments Encouraged

Spring Harbor Watershed in District 19

Multiple watersheds exist in District 19, ultimately emptying into Lake Mendota. The Spring Harbor Watershed covers a large area of District 19.

February 28, 2025 Update

The Spring Harbor Watershed Study Amendment is now available for public comment until March 30th, 2025.

If you have comments about the report, or have reviewed and can provide feedback, please complete this survey by March 30th, 2025: Spring Harbor Watershed Study Amendment Survey

Background

The original Spring Harbor Watershed Study Final Draft Report, dated October 2021, received 58 comments and over 100 individual questions during the comment period. A breakdown of those comments can be seen in the charts below. In order to address the feedback from residents effectively the City completed additional watershed computer modeling. The goals of this additional modeling were to provide additional information on the selected solutions, explore alternative solutions, and create a near-term plan for the Spring Harbor flood mitigation projects.

After the modeling was completed, the City presented its findings at the August 27th, 2024 public information meeting. The presentation covered the City’s modeling process, and a near-term and long-term plan for the Spring Harbor Watershed mitigation solutions. Following the meeting the City received additional questions regarding the solutions presented during the August 27th, 2024 public information meeting.

The City has now completed a Spring Habor Watershed Study Amendment report that provides additional details on the City’s modeling process, and the near-term and long-term plan for the Spring Harbor Watershed mitigation solutions. The report additionally addresses questions that were received from residents. Comments on the report can be made using the Spring Harbor Watershed Study Amendment Survey through March 30th, 2025.