County of San Diego Community-Focused Stormwater Program

The County of San Diego is investing in Community-Focused Stormwater Improvement Partnerships to build multi-benefit water quality improvement projects on private properties in unincorporated areas of San Diego County. The County identified the Spring Valley Special Drainage Area 1 as a priority area for green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). At the heart of the project, a community-focused engagement process will gain input from stakeholders and the public regarding their priorities related to stormwater, flooding, and other co-benefits. Engagement will also focus on empowering the community through education, promoting inclusivity, and providing transparency. Based on community input and technical analysis, the team will identify, prioritize, and design GSI retrofit projects that best deliver stormwater and community benefits. Herrera is supporting a comprehensive spatial analysis to screen and prioritize candidate parcels that are most likely to support multiple benefits. Herrera is also leading the development of Preliminary Engineering Reports for design alternatives on three candidate parcels.