STORMWATER
"Clean H2Owatonna" is the City of Owatonna's Stormwater Management Program to keep our streams, river, and waterways clean of pollution.
Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground. Instead, it flows from rooftops, across paved areas, and through sloped lawns. As stormwater moves across these surfaces, it can pick up and carry along pollutants such as yard and pet waste, sediment, chemicals, oil, grease, and other possible contaminants. This water enters our community storm drains and flows directly, untreated, to Maple Creek, Crane Creek, or the Straight River.
News
The Stormwater Management Department is excited to announce two new programs to help improve water quality in our natural resources.
Rain Garden Workshop
A Rain Garden Workshop was held on April 7th through Community Education and presented by Matt Durand, Storm Water Manager, and Dustin Demmer, Minnesota GreenCorps service member.
During the workshop, participants learned how rain gardens improve the health of recreational waters like Lake Kohlmier while reducing the impact of localized flooding. They also learned how to design and install a rain garden on their own property.