SMAB informs and advises the county commission on all matters related to stormwater management. It's purpose is to protect lives and property within Sedgwick County by promoting better stormwater management and providing financial, technical and other assistance to all entities within Sedgwick County that are concerned with stormwater management.
The SMAB is currently suspended and is not meeting. When meetings resume they will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at 1144 S. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67213.
Specific Goals
- Minimizing threats to life, property, and infrastructure from flooding
- Enhancing quality of life for citizens throughout Sedgwick County, not just those directly impacted by flooding
- Making investments to avoid future taxpayer liabilities
- Building public support for actions, activities, and behaviors that lead to the protection of water resources
- Fostering high-quality economic development
- Protecting environmental quality
Program Objectives
- Avoid future liabilities
- Secure dedicated funding
- Educate the public, staff, and elected officials about proper watershed management and its benefits to the community and natural environment
- Create multiple-benefit improvements
- Provide appropriate technical guidance and model regulations
- Perform studies and prepare stormwater master plans for all Sedgwick County watersheds
- Adopt a comprehensive flood risk management approach
- Integrate watershed, land use and open space planning
- Prevent pollutants from entering Sedgwick County waterways
- Preserve wildlife habitat that provides storm water management benefits
Questions or comments? Contact the SMAB
SMAB Documents
Lynn T. Packer, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Sedgwick County Public Works
660-1773