Bee Branch Watershed

The City of Dubuque's official Twitter account for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.

[IAWatershedApproach @IWAReduceFloods]

Though funding for IWA has ended the framework and partnerships remain. View our final Story Map, a quick glimpse of major impacts that have left a legacy for a more flood-resilient landscape and communities. https://t.co/URhIEZxoOo @IIHRUIowa @IowaFloodCenter @BusinessIOWA

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

The Bee Branch pedestrian tunnels have started to take shape with the ceilings and walls smoothed and painted. Remaining work includes paving the floors, installing lighting and cameras, and finishing paving teh approach on the Garfield Ave. side. Expected to open in 2022!

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Dubuque received a 2021 Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Award from The Waterfront Center for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. #Dubuque was one of 8 award winners from across the world. Full announcement at https://t.co/e5AEPrwg86.

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Leaf litter is one of the biggest contaminants when it comes to stormwater. They clog storm drains and produce harmful levels of nutrients in our waterways. Please do your part and never rake or blow leaves into the street. https://t.co/1LFxRhk0Pp.

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Project Update! This week, the contractor successfully completed testing of the water level control structure to verify that it is watertight. They will now begin working to transition the temporary water flow from the old culverts to the six new stormwater pipes.

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

The City has a Stormwater BMP Material Assistance Program to assist residents with rain gardens, bio-retention swales, and permeable paving systems. Assistance is for materials only. Up to $1,000 or 50% of the project cost. Learn more at https://t.co/ERdknmI9Wf

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Clean water makes for happy otters! 🦦💦 Dubuque's newest storm drain mural was designed and painted by local artist Emily Cotton Cram and is located near Prescott Elementary School at 13th St. and White St. Learn more at https://t.co/0f3plcIPUN. #Dubuque #whereiowastarted

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Latest aerials of the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project. You can also view an interactive HD panoramic of the project at https://t.co/Vp6SyJb2vb. The project is on track to be finished this fall. Learn more at https://t.co/XZKTnr7Dsl. #Dubuque

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

The Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project, including the new multi-use trail under the railroad tracks, is expected to be finished this fall. Watch the June 2021 update video at https://t.co/DzF8ZsJibZ. #Dubuque

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Due to the inclement weather, the 6th Annual Summer Sustainability Fair, Pollinator Chalk-A-Palooza, and the showing of the Bee Movie scheduled for Friday, June 25, at the Bee Branch are being postponed. New dates for these events and activities will be announced soon! #Dubuque

[US Department of the Interior @Interior]

It's National Pollinator Week!

Yesterday, @SecDebHaaland signed a proclamation to celebrate the importance of pollinators in our wild and urban landscapes. Do your part by creating a welcoming habitat for pollinators to thrive. https://t.co/1iNp0K4eri

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

As part of #PollinatorWeek, a Trash Pick-Up for Pollinators will be held at the Lower Bee Branch this Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m. Sign up to volunteer at https://t.co/rxtnP8w8x8. #Dubuque #volunteer

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Community🎥movie night at the Bee Branch is next Friday! City of Dubuque - Leisure Services is showing 🐝 Bee Movie for #PollinatorWeek! 🍿Event details at https://t.co/Lm3LXflnSd. #Dubuque

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

W. 17th St. between Central and Iowa is expected to open tomorrow, June 18. The street has been closed while the 10-ft. x 5 ft. box culvert at Heeb St. was extended approx. 30 ft. west and storm intakes that span the width of the street were installed. Photo was taken May 25.

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

The first clean-up of the Tri-Basin Summer Series will be this Saturday at the Bee Branch 16th St. Detention Basin. Sign up to volunteer at https://t.co/KSBK3RbcUP! #dubuque #volunteering

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

On the downstream side of the Railroad Culverts Project, a water level control structure is being constructed. This includes a pumping station and flow control gates. The gates were installed last week with a 400-ton crane. Each gate weighs 54,000 pounds. https://t.co/ioRSCVdPGk

[Dubuque Schools @dbqschools]

Yesterday @tjmsdbq 7th graders trekked over to the Bee Branch to experience the wonders of our local ecosystem and learn about the impact of various pollutants from community experts.

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

This morning, a group of @UDspartans did a clean-up at the Bee Branch Creek Greenway in celebration of Earth Day. They cleaned up 83.2 lbs. of trash. We are so grateful 🙏 for their help! THANK YOU for helping protect our watershed, our community, and our planet! #earthday2021 🌎

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

Recent work at the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project site has been focused on the construction of the outlet structure and underground transition structure. The project is expected to be completed later this year. See more photos at https://t.co/SZhmeryAgs.

[Bee Branch Watershed @beebranchdbq]

The Bee Branch Creek Restoration was featured in the January 2021 issue of Landscape Architect magazine. The article highlights the many sustainable water quality improvements incorporated into the project. https://t.co/t6LFjMLWWC