Water Resources Engineering (Stormwater)

Drainage ditch with a lot of broken up concrete

The City of Colorado Springs has committed to spending $460 million over the next two decades for stormwater infrastructure, maintenance and education programs to improve the City’s stormwater system.

Updates and Events

These "Gutter Bins" Filter Out Garbage before It Enters Waterways

Posted on June 25, 2019

Gutter Bins fit inside an existing storm drain and filter out trash and debris before it ends up in our creeks.

Stormwater Project Reduces Flooding on Teal Court

Posted on June 25, 2019

Upcoming Stormwater Projects

Posted on May 16, 2019

Thanks to voter support of Ballot Issue 2A, the City continues to invest in stormwater projects that will positively impact neighborhoods around... Read more

Sand Creek Stabilization at Platte Ave Complete

Posted on May 16, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Work to stabilize the stormwater channel along Sand Creek, protect the Platte Avenue Bridge and surrounding public and... Read more

Stormwater Project at Dale and Prospect

Posted on May 16, 2019

The stormwater team has completed another TABOR-funded neighborhood project at the intersection of Dale Street and Prospect Street. Crews removed an... Read more