Stormwater Management
A Message from the Chairman
Welcome to the Stormwater Management webpage. Since the
inception of the DuPage County Stormwater Management program 25 years ago, the
County has been at the forefront of regional stormwater planning. As Chairman
of the Stormwater Management Planning Committee, I work with the County Board,
Municipalities and Stormwater Management staff to ensure DuPage County is
providing its residents with the highest quality stormwater management. Our goal is to mitigate
the effects of urbanization on stormwater drainage, resulting in the reduction
of damaging flood events and an improvement to water quality in our
streams.
Each of Stormwater Management’s five program areas—Watershed
Management, Floodplain Mapping, Water Quality, Regulatory Services, and
Operations and Maintenance—has received prestige throughout the years for their
respective work and projects, and I look forward to the continued support of
specific programs in each area. For example, the Water Quality Improvement
Grant Program financially supports green infrastructure projects throughout the
County. Past recipients of this grant include schools, municipalities,
homeowner associations, museums and park districts for projects providing a
regional water quality benefit.
I encourage you to explore Stormwater Management’s ongoing
regional projects and initiatives, including information on how you can become
involved in preserving and enhancing our waterways. Together, we can ensure
DuPage County remains a top-tier community to live, work and raise a family.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Stormwater Management’s webpage, and I
encourage you to stop by often for the latest news and updates.
Sincerely,
Jim Zay
Chairman, Stormwater Management Planning Committee