Stormwater

The community is invited to learn about the health and extent of Harrisonburg’s urban forest canopy, review strategies for best management of the canopy, and find out how trees play a role in reducing stormwater runoff.

Citizens are invited to attend the open house at Thomas Harrison Middle School to learn more about the stormwater projects and how the school will use stormwater utility fee funds to improve local water quality and meet federal and state requirements.

The Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations to City Council in the establishment of environmental performance standards for public development and redevelopment projects, and will encourage the private sector to meet these standards as well.

Join us at Court Square Theater for a free event and film highlighting the value of urban trees and a threat posed by the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species which is targeting all Ash trees in our community.

Public Works is offering assistance to property owners who would like to apply for the Stormwater Utility Fee credit program. The workshops will be held at two locations on two dates.