Bee Branch Creek

Location: Dubuque, Iowa Length One Mile Begin: First & Second Phases: Fall 2010 Completed: First phase: Fall 2011, Second: Summer 2014 Inspiration: Flood mitigation

Responsible Entity:

Iowa Disaster Relief funds, SRF, City of Dubuque stormwater utility fees, Federal Highway Administration funds as well as contributions from local businesses,

organizations, and citizens Cost $59 million

Three Projects for Flood Mitigation

1.  Carter Road Detention Basin

2.  West 32nd Detention

3.  The Bee Creek Restoration (Daylighting)

a)   The Lower Bee Branch

b)   he Upper Bee Branch Creek

The Needs that were Fulfilled

•  Natural flood mitigation •  Restoration of floodplain •  Rain gardens •  Bioswales to promote storm water inflation

•  1000 trees •  4500 foot hike/bike trail

Before Daylighting

Fulfillment

After Daylighting

Commercial Section

Neighborhood Section

Bridges (total of 3 arches)

Green Infrastructure

Where is this? & What was the solution?