Takoma Stormwater Solutions (TSS)
Finding Solutions Together
Mission of TSS
Takoma Stormwater Solutions promotes stormwater management practices that will help our community cope with a rapidly changing climate. Through advocacy, education, and example, we aim to reduce or mitigate the risks to health, property, and the natural environment from flooding and stream pollution. We advocate for diverse viewpoints, communities, and solutions. We believe that appropriate and equitable stormwater management is an integral element of a sustainable future.
Webinar Tue May 2, 2023 7pm - Solving Neighborhood Stormwater Problems Together
Takoma Stormwater Solutions presented a webinar on Payment for Ecosystem Services, demonstrating how to implement an effective, sustainable approach for working with neighbors and our city government to solve perennial flooding problems in Takoma Park.
An experienced environmental economist joins a community leader from the Town of Somerset, MD to explain the steps by which neighbors, when supported by city experts, can implement cost-effective, long-term solutions to seemingly intractable problems.
Webinar Tue September 27, 2022 7pm - Takoma Stormwater Solutions: New Partnerships
Webinar Tue May 10, 2022 noon to 1:30 pm - Exploring Takoma Stormwater Solutions
We were joined by 75 community members including more than half of the Takoma Park City Council and key staff members, a State delegate and County planning staff.
A Stormwater Resilience Strategic Plan In Takoma Park
City-wide Stormwater Survey (now closed)
See results! TSS 2022 Stormwater Survey Results
Payment for Environmental Services (PES)
Join TSS meetings
We meet every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. If interested please email
takomastormwater@gmail.com
Stormwater Survey in Long Branch-Sligo
Summary of 30 household survey in Long Branch-Sligo Community
Solving Neighborhood Stormwater Problems Together
Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 7 PM
We were joined by over 30 community members including 3 Takoma Park City Council members and key City staff.
Exploring Takoma Stormwater Solutions
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Noon - 1:30 PM
We were joined by 75 community members including more than half of the Takoma Park City Council and key staff members, a State delegate and County planning staff.
Takoma Stormwater Solutions: New Partnerships
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022 7-8:00 PM
This webinar presents two examples of successful resident engagement, and discusses why Takoma Park MD urgently needs effective community collaboration to address stormwater management challenges.
Montgomery County Comprehensive Flood Management Plan Community Forum
October 20, 2022 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Comprehensive Flood Management Plan will serve as a guide for developing information and tools to manage flood risk in Montgomery County. The County has experienced an increase in flooding events with impacts to public and private property. While the reasons for this increase are varied, chief among them are increases to impervious surface due to development and increases in high-intensity rainfall events. The impacts of both are expected to increase due to continued growth and climate change.
Takoma Park Stormwater and TSS in the Washington Post, Oct 23, 2022!
Questions?
Contact: takomastormwater@gmail.com