Surface Water Management Plan

The City of White Bear Lake 2021-2030 Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) serves as a reference document with information on the physical environment and specific water resources within the City, regulatory requirements related to surface water management, recognition of current design standards, and highlights of past projects. The SWMP also provides the framework for a comprehensive program to protect and improve the quality of water resources within the City. To accomplish this, issues were identified that the City has encountered or is likely to encounter in the coming years. These issues were organized into the following eight categories:

1. Stormwater Runoff Management

2. Lake, Stream, and Wetland Management

3. Natural Resources Management and Recreation

4. Groundwater Management

5. Public Education and Participation

6. Regulatory Program

7. Pollution Prevention, Operations, and Maintenance

8. Funding

To address these issues, a set of goals and corresponding implementation items were identified in each category to guide surface water management activities over the 10-year timeframe of the plan. The Implementation Plan (Table 26) starts on page 148 of the SWMP.