City of Watertown Stormwater Committee Committee Minutes
The committee received updates on ongoing stormwater management projects at several locations, including Dexter Avenue, Copeland Street, and Bemis Playground. Discussion topics included MS4 annual reporting requirements and the status of the Year 8 report. The committee addressed concerns regarding a contract lapse for illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) monitoring and discussed strategies for addressing the resulting data gaps. Planning for public outreach activities, specifically the upcoming Faire on the Square, was conducted, including the development of educational materials and potential children's activities. The committee also brainstormed future educational and community engagement programming, emphasizing the use of visual tools like maps and graphs to communicate stormwater management data to the public.