stormwater management
Manages runoff, drainage, flooding, pollution prevention, and storm sewer upkeep.
What to Watch
Watch for draft stormwater-rule changes, including any effects on property drainage, development requirements, or stormwater utility operations.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at Public Utilities Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
State regulators approved Two Rivers’ updated citywide stormwater plan Sept. 8. Staff said local drainage rules may need changes to match state requirements, but no proposed rules or schedule were presented.
Key Decisions
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passed 7-0 City Council · Apr 20, 2026 26-067 Resolution Authorizing 2026/27 DNR Non-Point Source and Storm Grant Application
Motion to adopt the resolution.
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passed Public Utilities Committee · Mar 2, 2026 Annual MS4 Repot - Overview
Motion to authorize Director Heckenlaible to sign the 2025 MS4 Annual Stormwater Report and submit it to the WDNR by the end of March 2026
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passed Public Utilities Committee · Mar 2, 2026 Annual MS4 Repot - Overview
Motion to authorize Director Heckenlaible to sign the 2025 MS4 Annual Stormwater Report and submit it to the WDNR by the end of March 2026
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passed 6-0 Plan Commission · Dec 8, 2025 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of self-storage units, located at Columbus Street, Parcel No. 202-201-010-9, in Industrial District I-2, submitted by Brian Backler
Motion made to recommend approval of the CUP to the City Council.
Record
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Staff and consultants from Stantec presented early Lake Michigan coastal-resilience concepts addressing erosion, flooding, shoreline protection, park improvements, access improvements, and waysides along Mariners Trail and Memorial Drive. The team said it would refine the concepts and return with updates, including more detailed options and costs.
Joint Meeting of Plan Commission, Environmental Advisory Board, Advisory Recreation Board, & City Council -
The Plan Commission agenda included Brian Backler’s request for permission to operate self-storage units on Columbus Street, Parcel No. 202-201-010-9, in the I-2 industrial district.
Plan Commission -
Staff reported that about 1 million gallons per day of drinking water was being sent out while about 2 million gallons per day of wastewater reached the treatment plant, indicating rainwater and groundwater were entering sewer pipes through leaks or other openings.
Environmental Advisory Board -
Staff said wastewater flows rise during spring thaw and heavy rain, then take days to return to normal. They said there was no immediate operating crisis and that treating the extra water, while making targeted low-cost repairs, was less expensive than a full systemwide repair effort.
Environmental Advisory Board -
The Public Utilities Committee agenda included stormwater utility updates, an annual state stormwater-permit report overview, and an update on an urban runoff-control grant.
Public Utilities Committee -
City Council approved applying for 2026-27 Wisconsin DNR stormwater and pollution-control grant funding tied to planned Mariners Trail improvements. The resolution passed 7-0.
City Council -
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved Two Rivers’ updated citywide stormwater management plan. Staff said the city may later need to revise local stormwater rules to remain consistent with state requirements.
Public Utilities Committee