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The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy will host a series of public meetings on the Perkiomen Mapping and Flood Mitigation Study covering the 362 square mile watershed which spans parts of Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, and Lehigh counties.
The Study is a collaboration among county planning commissions, county conservation districts, local municipalities and the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, and supported by Rep. Joe Webster (D-Montgomery).
The results of the Study are expected to guide future flood mitigation efforts, helping communities throughout the watershed to better prepare for and respond to flood events.
The main elements of the Study include--
-- Identify: Identify significant flooding locations. Understand current flood patterns and the risks associated with them. Identify flood mitigation techniques and subsequent projects that can reduce severe flooding impacts.
-- Model: Utilize hydrologic computer modeling to assess the portions of the watershed which experience the most severe flooding. Local government and public input is a crucial component in helping to build accurate models.
-- Integrate: Develop conceptual solutions to help mitigate the identified risks and arm local communities with baseline information to pursue funding, implement large-scale projects, and collaborate with neighboring municipalities.
-- Engage: Engage local homeowners through workshops and other hands-on programming, thereby providing a pathway for each to implement small-scale green stormwater infrastructure on their own properties.
Click Here for a list of municipalities in the Perkiomen Watershed.
Public Meetings
Information meetings on the Study will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.--
-- November 19: Pennridge North Middle School, 1500 N 5th St, Perkasie, Bucks County; and
-- November 21: Upper Perkiomen High School, 2 Walt Rd, Pennsburg, Montgomery County.
Visit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study webpage to learn more.
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[Posted: November 11, 2024]
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