Help us review the City's stormwater management policy

The City of Midland is conducting a comprehensive review of its stormwater management policy to ensure it's adequately meeting the needs of our community. To do that, we need input from the public. 

What is stormwater management?

Stormwater is water that originates from precipitation, including rain, ice and snow.  Stormwater management refers to the process of collecting and storing this water, then slowly releasing it into pipes, ditches, creeks and rivers.

A little background information

Chapter 29 of the City’s Code of Ordinances describes stormwater management requirements for new developments located within the city.  Developers are required to capture and provide storage for stormwater runoff, which is then released into the City’s storm sewer system at a fixed rate.  The intent of stormwater management is to slow the rate at which stormwater enters the City’s sewer network and waterways, which helps prevent flooding. As we review of stormwater management policy, we want to ensure we're not missing any key considerations along the way. That's how you can help - by taking this survey.

In this brief survey, you'll be asked about your experience with flooding or stormwater-related events and have the opportunity to provide your ideas and input as we perform a comprehensive review of current policies. This survey is open to Midland residents, business owners, developers, and stormwater management professionals.

What's next?

Feedback collected from this survey will be used by City staff in the Planning and Engineering departments as they complete a comprehensive review of the City's stormwater management policy.

This survey is five questions and should take about 10 minutes (maximum) to complete. It will close to responses on Friday, August 9 at 5 p.m. 

Click the button below to begin the survey.