Hoosic Watershed

Adams Stormwater Assessment
Adams Flood Control Restoration Project

Adams Stormwater Management Assessment

As the project proponent, the Town of Adams will prepare a comprehensive stormwater management framework to improve the water quality of the Hoosic River. This project will assist the Town in complying with EPA Phase II Stormwater Program requirements and will contribute information that may be used to remove the Hoosic River from DEP’s 303(d) list of impaired waters.

Specific activities to be conducted through this project include: identifying, mapping, and evaluating Adams' existing stormwater management system in the urbanized area including storm drainage infrastructure, illicit discharges and other problem areas; conducting an assessment of the condition of the Town’s stream network to identify specific stormwater related problems; quantifying stormwater problem “hot spots” through a water quality monitoring program; preparing conceptual remediation designs and strategies for identified stormwater problem “hot spots;” assessing and evaluating Adams’ stormwater management practices; assessing and evaluating Adams’ development control measures, including bylaws, regulations and accompanying administrative procedures; evaluating the capacity of Adam’s Board members and personnel to implement a comprehensive stormwater management program; and preparing a comprehensive stormwater management framework for the Town that addresses improvements and enhancements to the towns. BPRC is assisting the Town in this project.