USEPA-standard hydrologic modeling
Comprehensive modeling enables the city to evaluate flooding scenarios, prioritize interventions and design effective solutions.
Master planning for flood control, water quality and long-term system resilience
Jacksonville’s location poses significant flood risk and water quality challenges. To combat the threats, the city developed a comprehensive master stormwater management plan, integrating USEPA stormwater management models for 64 sub-basins, establishing monitoring networks and prioritizing natural systems.
Cost-effective green infrastructure
“Green” systems (swales, wetland restoration and stormwater harvesting) reduce costs compared to gray methods.
FEMA map modernization leadership
Digital flood insurance rate maps now reflect current topography and up-to-date riverine and coastal flooding hazards.
Sustainable funding framework
A dedicated stormwater utility was established to generate revenue needed to maintain the stormwater system.
By proactively preparing for its water resource challenges, Jacksonville has become one of the nation’s leading examples of effectively creating resiliency.
“Jacksonville’s holistic approach has helped the city pay for needed improvements, manage risk and create valuable opportunities to enhance quality of life,” says Mike Schmidt, water resources practice leader and a Jacksonville resident. “Not only have we been able to address the city’s current challenges, we’ve also been able to create the capacity for Jacksonville’s continued growth in the years to come.”
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