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The Pump House Drive Drainage Improvement Project will address drainage issues along Rugby Road, Pump House Drive, and Bute Lane, including the installation of new storm drain inlets, piping, and new curb and gutters! This work will also include the replacement of damaged curb and gutters, and the installation of ADA ramps at sidewalk intersections.
Learn more on our "Where We Work" webpage.
In Construction: Pump House Drive Drainage Improvement Project
The stream at Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center is suffering from severely degraded and unsafe streambanks. In partnership with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities this project seeks to ensure a safe and stable environment that prevents further erosion, and provide a healthier habitat for wildlife, native plants, and the community alongside new recreational and educational opportunities.
Pine Camp
Safety Project and
Stream Rehabilitation
Local artists will paint four storm drains in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom neighborhood later this year. Chosen designs promote the goals of the City of Richmond’s RVA Clean Water Plan. The plan is a five-year roadmap for reducing pollutant discharges into the James River, starting with wastewater, stormwater, and the combined sewer system.
2020 - 2021 RVAH2O
Storm Drain Art Project
Combined Sewer Overflow Percent Captures
Here's how we're improving Richmond's water quality.
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Restoring the James has led to immense positive impacts for ... the Commonwealth, and we intend to continue this upward trajectory and finish the job.
Ralph S. Northam
Governor of Virginia
@ScienceMusofVA explains what caused severe flooding earlier this week: inadequate stormwater systems, not enough urban forestry, and increased rain due to climate change. Until we address these challenges, RVA will continue to be threatened by floods.
Urban Flooding: The Science Behind RVA's 9/16 Deluge | Blog | Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond had some extreme weather on September 16. We're taking a look at what contributed to the substantial and damaging flooding.
smv.org
This is a great thread by @rvah2o and in during these flash flooding events, including in @Hopewell_VA https://twitter.com/rvah2o/status/1438898679201636360
RVA flooding: why? https://twitter.com/sciencemusofva/status/1438934020025421828
Talk science to me! 💪🏾✊🏾🙌🏾 https://twitter.com/ScienceMusofVA/status/1438934020025421828