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Wilsonville honors inaugural Stormwater Stewards and outlines program to recognize private-property stewardship
Summary
The council recognized three inaugural Stormwater Stewards — Grand Point HOA (residential), Progress (commercial) and IOSCO Companies (industrial) — and staff explained the program’s criteria and outreach plans.
Wilsonville’s council on Monday presented the first Stormwater Stewards awards to three property owners and outlined a new recognition program that will spotlight private-property stormwater maintenance and low-impact development practices.
Kerry Rappold, the city’s Natural Resources Manager, and Jim Carton, environmental specialist, told the council that roughly 87% of the city’s stormwater facilities are privately owned and that the new program will highlight owners who consistently submit maintenance reports and maintain healthy vegetative and soil conditions.
"Managing stormwater or the rainfall and snow melt that runs off of roofs, roads, and other impervious surfaces is critical to protecting our local environment," Jim Carton said in a recorded video message introducing the program.
Program details and awardees: staff described three evaluation criteria — consistency in annual reporting, an internal condition ranking (inlets/outlets, vegetation, soil media), and an "X factor" for broader environmental or community contributions such as recycling or water-conservation efforts. The 2025 recipients are: - Grand Point Homeowners Association (residential) — recognized for consistent reporting and high facility condition rankings; Jordan Herron accepted as an HOA board member. - Progress (commercial) — noted for on-site facility quality and a recent detention-pond rehab project; Joan Dutney accepted the award. - IOSCO Companies (industrial) — recognized for long-standing environmental management of hazmat storage and transport; Jason (vice president) accepted on the company’s behalf.
Staff said the program will provide awardees a logo for promotional use, create a Stormwater Stewards business directory, and expand outreach materials (testimonials, photos) in coming years. The program aims to encourage private maintenance of stormwater facilities that help reduce flooding and protect downstream water quality.
Why it matters: Wilsonville relies on private property owners to maintain most stormwater facilities. The recognition program is intended to incentivize proper upkeep and give residents visibility into local stewardship practices.
Next steps: staff will continue outreach, maintain the award cycle, and consider rules on how often an entity can be recognized as the program matures.
Ending: The awards were presented at the council meeting and staff will follow up with outreach materials and a directory as the program develops.
