Stormwater

We need your help to keep Cherry Creek clean for fish, wildlife, and recreation. As you walk or drive down the street, you may notice drains covered with grating in the curbs and gutters; these are part of Glendale's storm drain system. Glendale's storm drain system, which includes inlets, curbs, gutters, and ditches, drains storm water and snow-melt runoff from streets directly into Cherry Creek. Stormwater is not treated before it is discharged into the Creek, so it is important to keep all pollutants, such as trash, oil, gasoline, and paint out of Glendale's storm drain system.

Glendale has several programs to help keep stormwater runoff free of pollutants:

  • public education and outreach
  • public participation
  • illicit discharge detection and elimination
  • construction site runoff control
  • post-construction runoff control and pollution prevention and good housekeeping

The City of Glendale's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Program Description Document is publicly available for review and comment.

Public Education & Participation

Glendale understands that the public can be an integral part of their stormwater program and has developed several helpful brochures and offers a household hazardous waste collection program. 

The following videos provide ways you can help to reduce stormwater pollution:

Below in an email address for infographics and brochures:

And check out SPLASH for even more great information!

Resources

Arapahoe County SPLASH

Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners

Appendix A: GESC Plan Review Checklist

Post-Construction Requirements