News By Category: Surface Water Management
Apply For The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
January 7, 2021
Residents looking to get involved locally can apply for the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC). Applications are due Jan 11. 
Proper Winter Salting Protects Local Waterways
December 24, 2020
According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), it takes only one teaspoon of salt to permanently pollute five gallons of water. Knowing how to salt correctly keeps local streams, rivers, and lakes cleaner and protects habitats, fish, and plants.
DeCola Ponds/SEA School Project Funded In Bonding Bill
December 23, 2020
Thanks to recently approved State funding, the City of Golden Valley is moving forward with the next phase of the Medicine Lake Rd and Winnetka Ave Area Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plan.
Resident Input Needed For Medley Park Stormwater Improvement Project
December 9, 2020
Golden Valley residents have until Dec 18, 4:30 pm to take a survey on the City’s latest stormwater improvement project. Watch the video open house, then take the survey on the City website.
Take The Medley Park Stormwater Feasibility Study Open House Survey
December 1, 2020
The City is looking for public input on a proposed stormwater improvements in Medley Park. Residents are asked to watch the open house then take a survey.
Watch The Medley Park Stormwater Feasibility Study Open House
November 18, 2020
An informational open house on the Medley Park Stormwater Feasibility Study is now available on the City website for residents to learn more about the proposed project. After watching the open house, residents are encouraged to take short survey to share their thoughts.
Sweeney Lake Water Quality Improvement Project Set To Begin Oct 26
October 20, 2020
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission’s (BCWMC) Sweeney Lake Water Quality Improvement Project is scheduled to begin Oct 26 and will take up to 5 days, weather dependent.
Share Your Thoughts On The SEA School-Wildwood Park Flood Reduction Study Planning-Level Concepts
September 17, 2020
After gathering feedback from the SEA School-Wildwood Park Flood Reduction Study virtual open house in June 2020, the City created three concept plans for potential flood storage in the SEA School/Wildwood Park area. Now residents are ask to share feedback on the concepts.
Learn To Detect And Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species At July 23 Training
July 13, 2019
Learn to detect and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) at an upcoming training session July 23 in Plymouth.
Help Clear Neighborhood Catch Basins To Prevent Localized Flooding
March 12, 2019
The heavy snowfall this winter, combined with warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast, has resulted in an increased concern for potential springtime flooding throughout Minnesota. The City of Golden Valley is taking measures to be prepared, with crews working overtime to clear the City’s 3,000 catch basins of snow and ice to help manage snowmelt runoff and prevent flooding.
