Resident Input Needed for Cahokia Creek Watershed Plans

Two Cahokia Creek Watershed plans are in progress and resident participation is needed. On January 17th and 19th, Madison County Planning and Development is hosting infomational open-houses for anyone who lives, works, or owns property in the towns of Bethalto, Bunker Hill, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dorchester, Edwardsville, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Holiday Shores, Maryville, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, South Roxana, Staunton, Troy, Wilsonville, Wood River, and Worden. 

Attend one of the January open houses to:

• Learn about the in-progress watershed plans
• Review existing conditions
• Help set goals for flood damage and water quality

Join us for drop-in style open houses on the following dates:

• January 17th, Edwardsville, Madison County Farm Bureau, 6-8 pm 

• January 19th, Glen Carbon Community/Senior Center, 6-8 pm

Learn more by viewing the flyer here.

Madison County Planning & Development, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Heartlands Conservancy are embarking on a watershed planning process for the two watersheds that drain into Cahokia Creek.  Watershed planning is a way to strategically identify and address water quality and flooding issues, creating a long-term vision for the improvement of drainage.  The larger Cahokia Creek watersheds consists of two smaller watersheds, Indian Creek and Canteen Creek.  The planning effort will address each watershed separately since they flow to different points of the Mississippi River system. 

Cahokia Creek Watershed Planning	Community Flooding Survey

For more Information, visit: https://www.heartlandsconservancy.org/cahokiacreek/