Stormwater in Beloit, WI
Did you know that there are over 4,300 storm drains in Beloit that drain to the Rock River or other stormwater outfalls? Combined the storm sewer system connects the City of Beloit to the Rock River and other streams, ponds, wetlands, and stormwater outfalls. Visit the city’s website to learn more information about Beloit’s stormwater utility and local issues.
How Beloit Maintains Stormwater Detention Ponds? Over the last few years, the City of Beloit has modified stormwater detention ponds around the city. Detention ponds (detention basins) are installed near bodies of water to prevent flooding and erosion. For example, the city re-graded a dry regional detention basin in the Gateway Industrial Park to allow for proper drainage so that the pond can be maintained better. In addition, two wet ponds at the city’s golf course had their clay liner replaced so that the basins will retain water better.
Continue reading to learn more about stormwater in Beloit and find out how you can help Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways. Plus, don’t forget to view the photos from above Beloit courtesy of the Rock River Stormwater Group provided on this page!
Join the Beloit Clean-Up on September 21, 2024
Join the Beloit area volunteers at Riverside Park (City) from 8 AM to 10 AM or Preservation Park (Town) from 10 AM to Noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024, to help clean up trash from the park and prevent it from entering the Rock River.
Register by August 16th for a FREE Protect Wisconsin Waterways t-shirt and gardening gloves.
Adopt a Drain – Help Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways!
Do you live next to a storm drain? The City of Beloit needs your help! The Beloit Storm Drain Protector Program is an opportunity for you to help prevent water pollution right from your home. Even if you don’t live near a creek, river, or lake, your actions can have a direct impact on the health of our waterways like the Rock River. Adopt a storm drain near your property by completing the form below.
Protect a storm drain today by preventing pollution (grass clippings, leaves, fertilizer, and other chemicals) from your property from going down the storm drain and #protectwiwaterways!
Adopt a Beloit Storm Drain Today!
Learn More About Wisconsin Stormwater Week
September 21-29, 2024 is Wisconsin Stormwater Week. Help the City of Beloit celebrate and find resources about things you can do around your home in Beloit to Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways.
Photos from Above Beloit
Have you ever wondered what areas around Beloit look like from above? Check out the drone photos from around the City of Beloit above the Rock River and other areas courtesy of the Rock River Stormwater Group!
