Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan: Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park Project, Upper Storm Drain Phases 2-4 Project

Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan: Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park Project, Upper Storm Drain Phases 2-4 Project

The Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan (SVWMP) outlines several projects to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding and increase stormwater capture and retention within the 4.4 square mile watershed. Proposed projects include infiltration facilities, stormwater storage facilities, and recreation areas. The following two projects are outlined in the SVWMP and were most recently analyzed in the Addendum to the certified 2004 SVWMP Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR): - The Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park (Park) project, formerly called the Strathern Pit Multiuse Project, aims to convert a 46-acre inert debris landfill into a recreation park with green space and impervious basin to capture and contain stormwater for reuse. - The Upper Storm Drain System Project will construct up to 13.6 miles of storm drains to capture stormwater within the watershed to divert to detention basins, infiltration facilities, the Park project, and to existing storm drains. The SVWMP and PEIR were both adopted on June 29, 2004 by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD). An Addendum to the Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan PEIR has been prepared, and although State CEQA guidelines section 15164(c) states "an addendum need not be circulated for public review...", the District is undergoing a 15-day public review period to meet the California Regional Water Quality Control Board's Clean Water State Revolving Fund requirement.

Sun Valley (unincorporated area)

Los Angeles

Citywide

Recreational (Wetlands Park), Other (Water Facilities: Drain System )

Community Plan

Air Quality, Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Hydrology/Water Quality, Mineral Resources, Noise, Public Services, Transportation