The City and JEO Consulting Group are beginning the planning and design efforts for the Jayhawk Watershed Stormwater Project, and are looking for community input. Learn more information about the Jayhawk Watershed Project and view the design plans
Background
Located west of downtown, the Jayhawk Watershed spans from the University of Kansas campus and drains into the Kansas River.
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- A watershed is an area of land that carries rain and snowmelt to various tributaries to eventual outflow points, such as bays, reservoirs, and the ocean.
- Within the Jayhawk Watershed are residential and business properties, as well as entertainment and recreational amenities for the area.
- Localized flooding occurs within the watershed frequently during intense rainfall events.
The Jayhawk Watershed project was originally identified in the 1996 Stormwater Master Plan. The 2023-2027 five year Capital Improvement Plan allocates $8 Million to the project.
Community Engagement
Open House – Union Pacific Depot – March 8, 2023
The Lawrence community was invited to an open house for the Jayhawk Watershed Project from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 2nd St, Lawrence, KS. At this open-house-style meeting, people could come and go as they please to best accommodate busy schedules. The project team was available to review conceptual construction plans, answer questions about the project, and receive input, and feedback from community members.
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Open House – Lawrence Public Library – January 18, 2023
The Lawrence community was invited to an open house for the Jayhawk Watershed Project from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18 at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium. At the open-house-style meeting, people could come and go as they please.
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Lawrence City Commission – April 12, 2022
The project team presented watershed plan recommendations to the Lawrence City Commission at their April 12, 2022 meeting. You can view the meeting agenda here, and the plan presentation is included in the Agenda Item Report. You can watch a recording of the presentation on the City’s website.