Local governments can submit all requests for stream maintenance of development projects to the District for review through a process called the Maintenance Eligibility Program (MEP). This program has specific requirements that must be completed for consideration so before you begin, take a look at the resources below.
All projects must comply with District guidelines for Maintenance Eligibility to be approved by the District. Learn more about what that means and what you can do to make sure your project is approved.
The District has the ability to partner with Developers to construct drainageway improvements associated with a development project, through our FILI process. Learn more about this process by reading the FILI FAQ document.
MHFD now requires MEPs to include a Maintenance Site Plan. Set yourself up for success by learning about what’s required on these plans.
USCDM Volumes 1–3 provide excellent guidance and best practices for engineers, planners, landscape architects, developers, and contractors on stormwater quantity management for drainage and flood control purposes.
Curious about maintenance eligible reaches? Take a look at the MHFD Data Viewer Map for more information.
Load the data viewer map and select the layer for maintenance eligibility to view maintenance eligible reaches.
Consider Stream Management Corridors at the earliest stages of land planning, when developing a site plan, and when planning for a stream restoration project.
Stream Management Corridors (SMCs) represent the space needed to allow a stream to function in a way that replicates natural processes to the extent possible. Consider Stream Management Corridors when developing a site plan.
Individual flyers designed for different audiences such as communities, developers, and design engineers are a great way to communicate the benefits of early engagement with the District.
All new development plans should reserve a corridor for the stream. For great examples on how to make that happen, take a look at this brochure.