November 30, 2020
Media Contacts:
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Avinash Dewani, Project Manager, Department of Public Works, 410-313-6417
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 15th starting at 6:00 p.m., to discuss plans for a nearby stream restoration project.
DPW’s Bureau of Environmental Services plans to stabilize an unnamed tributary to the Little Patuxent River at a site behind 3951-3959 Ducks Foot Lane. The significantly eroded stream will be stabilized using wood and rock structures and bio-engineering planting in order to re-establish a more natural stream, reduce instream erosion and improve water quality. Additionally, the area disturbed by the construction will be replanted upon project completion. The project is expected to begin in summer 2021.
The informal meeting will include an overview of the design followed by an open discussion. County staff and the project’s design consultant will be on hand to answer any questions and gather public comments. To participate in the meeting by computer, go to www.webex.com and click “join;” the meeting number is 126 719 7053, and “Stormwater” is the password. To participate by phone, call 1-650-479-3207 (note, fees may apply) and enter the access code 126 719 7053.
Those unable to participate in the virtual meeting who would like to view the plans and/or have questions, should contact Mr. Avinash Dewani with DPW’s Stormwater Management Division at 410-313-6417 or email adewani@howardcountymd.gov.
This project is funded through the Howard County’s Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund.
For questions or more information about Capital Project D-1158, contact Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.