Project Facts
- We anticipate construction beginning in 2009.
- We will reduce levels of vehicle contaminants that reach these streams from I-5.
- We will build stormwater facilities that will filter contaminants out of the water.
Overview
We will improve the way stormwater from Interstate 5 is treated before entering local streams at four locations in Whatcom County and one in Skagit County.
Why is WSDOT
improving stormwater treatment?
We want to improve the way water from I-5 drains into local streams, as well as improve its quality. A variety of contaminants come off vehicles and onto I-5. When it rains, the oil, grease and metals get washed into local streams and creeks.
The End Result
We will build stormwater treatment facilities that will catch and filter contaminants out of the water before the water is released into local creeks. The new stormwater treatment facilities will slowly release stormwater runoff back into local creeks, helping prevent erosion and flooding.
Work will take place in four locations in Whatcom County and one location in Skagit County.
Project Benefits
- Environment - We will reduce levels of vehicle contaminants that reach local streams. This will help improve water quality and be better for fish.
What is the project timeline?
We anticipate construction beginning in 2009. Engineers and planners are researching and working with local communities to refine this project.
Public Involvement
Your thoughts and opinions are important to us. If you have comments or questions, please e-mail Dustin Terpening.
Environmental Protection
WSDOT makes every effort to assess and minimize environmental impacts from our projects. During project design, WSDOT will work to reduce the impact to wetlands, creeks and rivers that could be in the project area.
A detailed analysis of the project's environmental impacts will be completed and, if necessary, an appropriate plan for mitigation of impacts will be developed and documented as part of the environmental documentation and environmental permitting processes.
Please visit the WSDOT Environmental
Services Web site for more information.
Increasing safety is one of our priorities
We will install stormwater treatment facilities that will help improve water quality before it reaches local streams and creeks. Improving water quality is good for the environment, which ultimately is good for us.
Will this project impact tribal resources?
We will consult with tribes and other interested parties as we develop this project.
At WSDOT we seek to address the concerns of the tribal nations using the process outlined in Section 106 of The National Historic Preservation Act and the WSDOT Tribal Consultation Policy adopted in 2003 by the Transportation Commission as part of the WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan.
To learn more about the tribal consultation process please visit WSDOT's Tribal Liaison page, where you'll find links to WSDOT Centennial Accord Plan and WSDOT's Tribal Consultation Policy (Adopted by the Transportation Commission on Feb. 19, 2003).
Financial Information
This project is funded through the following fund sources:
- 2005 gas tax (Partnership Funding) - $3.1 million
- Total funding available from all sources - $3.1 million
How can I get more information?
Contact:
Communications Dustin Terpening
WSDOT Mt. Baker Headquarters
1043 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101
Burlington, WA 98233-3415
Phone: 360-757-5997
E-mail: Terpenid@wsdot.wa.gov
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