Wiseman
storm drainage improvement project
YOUR STORM WATER FEES AT WORK
December 2009
Dear Resident,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and
consultant engineer, W. K. Dickson, continue to move
forward with the Planning Phase of the Wiseman Storm
Drainage Improvement Project. The goal of this project
is to improve the storm drainage infrastructure in order
to reduce flooding of streets and structures. During the
Planning Phase of the project, the consultant analyzes
the storm drainage system within your neighborhood to
determine areas where there are storm water issues and/or
concerns. Several improvement alternatives are developed
and evaluated to determine the best solution.
For more information about this project, please visit our
website at http://stormwater.charmeck.org and click on
Storm Water Projects, Storm Water Projects again, then
Wiseman.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact
the Project Manager, Monica Kruckow at 704-336-4722 or
mkruckow@charlottenc.gov.
Tree Seedling and Rain Barrel Sale
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The annual tree seedling and rain barrel sale is
right around the corner. Did you know December
through March is the best time to plant bare root
trees? So, mark your calendars now to come out and
get great deals on tree seedlings and rain barrels.
Not only are rain barrels ecologically friendly,
they are pocket-friendly, too. Rain barrels provide
chemical-free water for your yard and garden
reducing the need for treated water.
Capturing the water that flows off your roof keeps rain water out of storm
drains and allows it to flow into the ground, replenishing the groundwater
supply. A one-inch rainfall over a 1,000 square foot roof provides more than
620 gallons of water. With the overflow valve you can direct this water to
your garden or any other area of your yard.
Rain barrels MUST be pre-ordered by Monday, January 11 by calling
704-336-2455 or visiting www.mecklenburgconservation.com.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.* or *until all trees are sold
Place: 700 North Tryon Street (Hal Marshall Building, in the front parking lot)
Engineering & Property Management
Storm Water Services Division
600 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202