Stormwater Master Plan Update

The City of Valdosta is currently updating its Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) to ensure that the City's policies, activities, and programs address existing and future conflicts between flooding and development, while improving water quality and protecting our natural resources.  The SWMP is intended to guide upgrades and expansion of the stormwater conveyance system within the City over the next 20 years.

Due to the significant growth that Valdosta has experienced, the City selected Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. (CDM) in December 2008 to update the 1996 SWMP.  The update includes:

• Definitions of levels of service
• Establishment of a benchmark network
• Geomorphic assessment
• Update and upgrade of existing models
• Identification of problem areas
• Development of flood control and water quality improvements
• Ranking of future capital improvement projects

A key component to the SWMP update is community involvement.  To ensure the public's involvement, a 15-member Stormwater Committee (SWC) was formed.  The objective of the SWC is to engage the public, provide education on the complexity of stormwater, and assist with the development of a set of recommendations that will be presented to City Council.

Stormwater Committee Members

1. Elliott Norwood - District 1
2. Rodney Flucas - District 2
3. Sonny Vickers - District 3
4. Danny Parkinson - District 4
5. Alan Sanderson - District 5
6. Elton Cowart - District 6
7. Jeff Lovell - At Large
8. Can Denizman 
9. Ginny Holton
10. Danny Rountree
11. Angela Wall
12. Dan Deaver
13. Connie Ledbetter
14. Henry Calhoun
15. Danny Sermons

Additional SWC Meeting information:

• SWC Meeting Glossary
• Meeting #1: November 17, 2009 (Minutes and Presentation)
• Meeting #2: December 1, 2009 (Minutes and Presentation)
• Meeting #3: January 19, 2010 (Minutes and Presentation)
• Meeting #4: February 23, 2010 (Minutes and Presentation)
• Meeting #5: March 23, 2010 (Minutes, Presentation, and Volumetric Memo)
• Meeting #6: April 20, 2010 (Minutes and Presentation)
• SWC presentation at City Council Work Session: June 8, 2010

The SWC input will be used to guide the recommendations for the City's capital improvement and operating programs. In addition, new policies and development standards will be recommended that will affect the way future development is conducted within the City of Valdosta. Implementation of the SWMP will require the active involvement and cooperation of all property owners, City departments, and State and Federal agencies.

For more information or to report an area of concern, please call 229.259.3592 or send an email to the Stormwater Division.