What is a green alley and what are the benefits?

All alleys and other impervious surfaces throughout the watershed contribute to the flooding problems.  When stormwater runs off your property, it enters the street and storm sewer system.  The capacity of the system can be exceeded in major rain events. The Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project takes a comprehensive, watershed-wide approach to reducing the amount of stormwater, slowing its rate through the upper watershed, and increasing the safe conveyance of stormwater to prevent flooding and private property and public infrastructure damage. The conversion of 240 alleys will result in runoff reductions of up to 80% within the Bee Branch Watershed.

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1. What is the history of the Bee Branch Creek?
2. What is a green alley and what are the benefits?
3. What is the "right-of-way"?