W 32nd St Detention Basin Rehabilitation
![Water Recycling: Uses plants, aquatic animals, layered soils, movement, (constructed) wetlands and or/ swales to aerate, filter and purify water, without adding chemicals. Systems that slow the drainage in the built environment, grey water, rainwater gardens, rain barrels and other types of high and low technology water recycling systems that reduce consumption can be included. Water Recycling](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_20.gif)
![Native Forests/Plants: Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Native Forests/Plants](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![Bird and Wildlife Watching: Place to view animals in the wild. Officially recognized or locally-known sites could be accompanied by guidelines for viewing without harm, and details on the species you might see. May include organizations or wildlife centers that help protect animals. Bird and Wildlife Watching](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_90.gif)
![Duck Pond: Typically a man-made body of water, ideal for watching ducks, geese, swans and other waterfowl. Usually smaller than a lake, may include ponds for recreational use. Duck Pond](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_91.gif)
Overview
Following a devastating 1999 storm that flooded many homes in the Bee Branch Watershed, the City of Dubuque authorized an engineering study called the Drainage Basin Master Plan (DBMP) as part of its stormwater management. Completed in the fall of 2001, the DBMP determined that approximately 1,150 homes and businesses are at risk of flood damage during heavy rains.
The DBMP also recommended three projects to eliminate the risk of flood damage, including the W. 32nd Street Detention Basin. Construction started in the summer of 2008 and was completed by the spring of 2009 for $4,000,000.
In addition to helping with the stormwater runoff, this project included planting native prairie grasses on the slope down to the water's edge. This has restored natural habitat for various birds and wildlife.
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W 32nd St Detention Basin Rehabilitation
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