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Cedar River Flood Control System in New Bohemia/Sinclair District earns Envision Bronze

24-January-2019

The City of Cedar Rapids’ Cedar River Flood Control System in the New Bohemia/Sinclair District in Iowa is the recent recipient of the Envision Bronze rating for sustainable infrastructure. The Cedar Rapids project is the third Envision award granted to an infrastructure project in the state of Iowa.

The project includes a permanent levee structure; a gatewell which allows the City to block off the storm sewer from the Cedar River, preventing flooding through the storm sewer system; a pump station that allows water to be pumped out of the detention area to the Cedar River; a detention basin and other stormwater best management practices such as bioretention areas; and recreational amenities such as a 12’ walking trail.

The Cedar River Flood Control System in the New Bohemia/Sinclair District is part of a larger flood protection effort, known as the Cedar River Flood Control System (FCS). The FCS is designed to convey the same water volume as the catastrophic flood in 2008 that crested over 31 feet, 19 feet above flood level and damaged over 5,300 homes, 900 businesses, and 300 public buildings and directly affected more than 18,000 citizens.

The City of Cedar Rapids worked in close collaboration with Stanley Consultants, HDR, and Anderson Bogert to deliver this award-winning sustainable project.

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Argo Drain Sub-Basin Facility in Los Angeles earns Envision Silver

10-January-2019

The Argo Drain Sub-Basin Facility (Argo Drain) in Los Angeles, California, is the recent recipient of the Envision Silver award for sustainable infrastructure. Situated on Los Angeles World Airports property, the Argo Drain will accommodate a watershed area of approximately 2,200 acres. The primary purpose of the Argo Drain is to transport water via gravity to a diversion structure where the flow will be treated and pumped into underground infiltration passageways to recharge the groundwater basin. The Argo Drain will promote public health, preserve and restore marine and plant habitat, and improve water quality in the Santa Monica Bay area and nearby beaches. The Argo Drain will also support recreational facilities after construction, adding to the planned vibrancy of the area. This project is part of the City of Los Angeles Clean Water Initiative, also known as “Proposition O”.

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