Watershed Management Commission

Minor Plan Amendment

The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, at its Wednesday, March 12, 2008 meeting, adopted a minor plan amendment to its Second Generation Watershed Management Plan. This minor plan amendment revised the Commission’s existing Water Quantity Standards to provide for more stable conditions for Elm Creek, including Rush Creek, North Fork Rush Creek and Diamond Creek, as the watershed continues to be impaired by land development.

The pertinent section of Appendix F, Water Quantity, can be viewed by clicking here. (The revised language begins with paragraph 11) the revised Water Quantity Standards as adopted by the Commission have been sent to the cities, city managers and city engineers. Member cities must amend their local water plans and official controls to incorporate this new standard. Projects submitted to the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission on March 12, 2008 or thereafter are subject to the new Water Quantity standards.