Storm Water Management Sub-committee
Charge:
Storm Water Management Sub-committee – examining issues with storm water management.
Charge is to review current GHI rules and procedures relating to storm and ground water on our cooperatively-owned lands, and to recommend policy changes/improvements to:
- Minimize/eliminate water incursion from the exterior into building crawlspaces
- Foster best practices for ground water retention and reduction of runoff and soil erosion
- Assure that GHI groundwater policies and practices are in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Monitor and follow opportunities for public funding of groundwater improvement projects that could benefit GHI and our members
Major Activities:
- Identify and clarify the nature of storm/ground water problem(s) on GHI lands, both in member yards and in common areas
- Map problem areas
- Educate members
- Develop strategies for implementing improvements/remediations
Members:
- Deborah McKinley, (Chair & Board liaison)
- Ben Fischler
- Beth Olsen
- Jennifer Sparenberg
- Tom Taylor
- Peter May, (Staff liaison)
