Stormwater
300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 394-4154 - Fax (605) 355-3083

Steve Schelske, Project Engineer, P.E.

Public Works Mission Statement for Stormwater

To protect the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff entering Rapid Creek, Canyon Lake, Box Elder Creek, Roosevelt Pond, Lime Creek, the Cement Plant Pond and all tributaries, resulting from Rapid City's urban growth. The City will accomplish this mission through public education and participation; illicit discharge detection and elimination; construction site and post-construction site runoff controls; and improved pollution prevention and good housekeeping within all city operations.

Stormwater Pollution Hotline

Stormwater Survey
Stormwater Survey Results/Analysis

Stormwater Quality Ordinance PSA
Stormwater Ordinances

Proposed Erosion and Sediment Control Details

Erosion Control Permit

Example Minor Impact Construction Site Plan (MICS)

MICS Owner Acceptance of Responsibility

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Design (Training)

Note the brownish red water along the left side of this photo. This is the result of construction site runoff as it hits Rapid Creek. Imagine being a fish trying to sift this through your gills! 

 
Stormwater Phase II Program
300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4154.

If you have questions or comments on stormwater in Rapid City, please contact the City Engineering Services Office at (605) 394-4154.
 

Public Input Requested
Evaluation of the public education and outreach phase of this program.