CDM Awarded Imperative Watershed Planning Contract in Chicago
December 11, 2006
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—In a proactive strategy to reduce flooding and protect the environment, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (district) has initiated a comprehensive watershed planning project for the region. As part of this important initiative to reduce the negative impact of stormwater-related challenges on the area, the district recently awarded CDM the first phase of a contract to perform watershed planning on the Little Calumet River in the southern portion of Cook County, Illinois.
Through watershed planning, the CDM team will identify needs and develop recommendations for regional stormwater projects. The detailed watershed plans will include design criteria and requirements, data collection, hydrologic/hydraulic needs analysis, alternative development and cost/benefit evaluation, and parameters to be used for project prioritization. The team will also provide support to the district in its coordination with watershed planning councils and councils of governments. The information contained in the detailed watershed plans will be used to guide the stormwater management capital improvement program