FEATURED PROJECTS

The Ohio Creek Watershed project is a large initiative in the Chesterfield Heights and Grandy Village areas. It includes a new resilience park and multiple Best Management Practices (BMP) throughout the residential areas. Below is a map that details the locations of the residential BMPs.

The Ohio Creek Watershed Project has faced some issues in the community from the very beginning. Here's an outline of the continued impacts the project has on the residents and local government.

There are many different kinds of tools and equipment to consider when monitoring a watershed. These tools can include making sure you wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or choosing between the best water quality testers. Attached is a document with a couple comparisons for equipment and a suggestion list of retailers. Enjoy!

You can find a large variety of trees along the Ohio Creek Watershed. Here's a list of some native trees you should be on the lookout for if you're ever in Chesterfield Heights!

Zone AE on a flood map designates high risk areas that are designated by FEMA because of the 1% annual risk for flooding. Many areas in Chesterfield Heights and Grandy Village are AE zones, but many residences are slowly lowering flooding risks because of Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as Bioswales and Permeable pavement.

These videos do a really great job of breaking down the importance and critical features of the Ohio Creek Watershed project.

City of Norfolk VA Drought Monitor The City of Norfolk is very proactive about collecting data for rainfall and flooding in the area. Norfolk is very prone to flooding and rising water levels, so as pictured, the drought monitor typically does not have much to report. Precipitation in inches in Norfolk On the other hand, as pictured, the city of Norfolk does get a decent amount of rain. Without the proper infrastructure, increase in impermeable materials, and lack of green sp