The catch basin, n/e corner of Belle Plaine and Greenview is being rebuilt (7th collapse / rebuild in 36 years) and the s/w corner was cleaned last week for the second time this year. The s/e corner catch basin was rebuilt again last year.
Please notify 311, GWCA (via Face book or info@gracelandwest.org) and the Alderman’s office of any severe street flooding or street flooding lasting more than 10 hours or locations that persistently flood. It would also help if you would photograph or video and post to GWCA’s face book page and provide the location.
More we can do:
Build to 200 year flood guidelines
Help your corner neighbors keep sewer grates clear
Clean up grass clippings and leaves in the street when you mow or rake and educate lawn services to do the same
Do all possible to absorb stormwater where it falls so it doesn’t migrate to a neighbor or need to reach a sewer
Aerate your soil to 9″ or more before planting. Ask us how to engineer your soil for maximum absorbency
Plant native trees, shrubs, plants and grasses as they have longer roots than non-native species or grass online order http://deeprootsmag.org/2012/11/16/with-purpose-and-passion/ fall, resulting the womb lining to be shed just as a monthly period.
Use permeable concrete and pavers. Don’t seal pavers or use concrete.
Add a rain garden green roof, French drain
Report any construction sand / earth on the street to 311 etc.
Thanks everyone for all your work on behalf of your Graceland West neighborhood!
