Stormwater Management

What is Stormwater and Why Manage it?

Within the watershed, stormwater is the rainwater that falls onto the land, flows on natural or man-made features, and collects into a pond or the ocean. Often, natural surfaces like dirt and vegetation absorb the water while man-made surfaces such as roads or tunnels increase flow.

Because the stormwater flows across the land, it can pick up sediment, pesticides, trash, bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants or pollutants and carry it into the ocean causing major harm to the marine ecosystem.

This stormwater can also cause erosion in areas of development causing landslide or foundational issues for homes and buildings. Having and maintaining stormwater structures is critical to decreasing ocean pollution and home safety. You can see an example of a stormwater run-off plume in the Coral Bay harbor after a major rain event.

Stormwater Management Resources

Where are the Stormwater Structures in Coral Bay?

All our homes and roads are connected with each other via Coral Bay’s water pathways. Each uphill person affects their downstream neighbor, and everyone affects the bay. Use this map to see how your property, stormwater structures, and stormwater flow affect the entire watershed. Zoom in to see the different structures and points of interest, and click on them to see a pictures.

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