This is the second of a series of caches being placed by our team along the new Bee Branch Watershed. Below, I have posted information on this project as posted on the City of Dubuque website. This is a really neat place to walk, run, bike, strole on a nice day. I suspect when the fountain is turned on in the Summer months it will be even better. Enjoy!
Bee Branch Watershed
The Bee Branch Watershed is approximately 6.5 square miles of located entirely within the city limits. It stretches from the Mississippi River west past John F. Kennedy Rd., north to the Northwest Arterial, and south to W. 5th St. Over half of Dubuque residents either live or work in the Bee Branch Watershed. All water in the Bee Branch Watershed drains to the Bee Branch Creek which then enters into the Mississippi River at the 16th St. Detention Basin.
Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
The Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project is a multi-phased, fiscally responsible investment to mitigate flooding, improve water quality, stimulate investment, and enhance quality of life within the Bee Branch Watershed. Over 50% of Dubuque residents either live or work in the watershed which encompasses historic neighborhoods offering some of the community's most affordable workforce housing. It is hit hardest by flash flooding during significant rain events with more than "just a little water in the basement." The project consists of several infrastructure improvements that will reduce the volume stormwater, slow the rate of stormwater, and increase safe conveyance of stormwater through the flood-prone area.