Bend staff outline draft stormwater master plan, emphasize groundwater protections and programmatic approach

Jun 24, 2025

City staff presented a draft update to Bend’s stormwater master plan, describing a dispersed system of public dry wells, a roughly $22 million capital program over 5–20 years, and policy recommendations on underground injection controls, drainage density and climate-driven design updates.

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City of Bend staff on June 23 presented an update on the draft stormwater master plan, highlighting the city’s largely dispersed stormwater system, the need to protect groundwater and drinking-water sources, and a mix of capital investments and programmatic actions the city plans to pursue.

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