About Us

Background

In 1989, the Stormwater Management Plan was adopted by the DuPage County Board.  This Plan established the goals, objectives and policies for developing a successful stormwater management program.  In accordance with the Plan, the DuPage County Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance was adopted in October of 1991 and went into effect in February of 1992.  The Plan and the Ordinance set the foundation from which Watershed Planning occurs and the DuPage County Stormwater Management Division works. 

The six goals of the plan that guide the Stormwater Management Division are:
1. Reduce the existing potential for stormwater damage to public health, safety, life and property.
2. Control future increases in stormwater damage within DuPage County and in areas of adjacent counties affected by DuPage County drainage.
3. Protect and enhance the quality, quantity and availability of surface and groundwater resources.
4. Preserve and enhance existing aquatic and riparian environments and encourage restoration of degraded areas.
5. Control sediment and erosion in and from drainage ways, developments and construction sites.
6. Promote equitable, acceptable and legal measures for stormwater management.

Stormwater Management Planning Committee

The Stormwater Management Planning Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 a.m. in Conference Room 3500B of the 421 building at the County complex.  Meetings are open to the public.  The Committee is composed of six County Board members from each district and six Municipal members from each district.  Committee members, contact information and agendas are available at the Stormwater Committee page.

Stormwater Staff
Stormwater Management is comprised of staff with a diverse background in engineering, natural sciences and environmental planning.  Staff is interdisciplinary and there is extensive interaction among staff, but for specific areas of responsibility and contact information, please Contact us.