Who is responsible for stormwater facilities in Highlands Ranch?
The Metro District cooperates with Douglas County and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) to build and manage stormwater facilities in the community. The Metro District is responsible for drainage in the open space. Douglas County is responsible for drainage on the streets and in the storm sewer system. What is stormwater? Stormwater is considered to be runoff from streets and lots as the result of precipitation events, including snowstorms. This runoff is conveyed to the drainageways in the natural open space areas through a series of pipes and inlets which are considered the storm sewer system. The quantity and quality of the runoff impacts the drainageways. How are wetlands issues handled? The Metro District has a wetlands management program. The Metro District’s Public Works staff coordinates all wetlands activities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser
