This page summarizes activities undertaken by the City of Jacksonville to improve and protect local natural resources, including streams and riparian areas. Activities include actions completed through the City’s participation in regional programs, such as Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), as well as work completed by the City, its partners, and community volunteers.
In order to meet water quality standards set under the Clean Water Act, the City of Jacksonville implements a number of actions individually and also regionally with the other communities in the Bear Creek watershed,
Activities that help achieve water quality standards include outreach and education, restoring riparian areas along Jackson and Daisy Creek including by the dam and reservoir in Forest Park, monitoring water quality, preventing illicit discharge from entering storm drains and creeks, managing invasive species, and street sweeping.
Responsibilities to meet water quality standards are divided among an number of different sectors (see diagram below).
The information below are the components of the Annual TMDL Report for the City representing implementation activities conducted from July 1st, 2023 through June 30th, 2024. Activities include those conducted regionally, individually by the City, and partners.
TMDL Matrix Combined (Jacksonville and Regional)
Jacksonville Supplemental Information/Matrix
Phase II Stormwater Report (Additional information on Stream Smart Activities)
Complete Report with all supplemental information (tabs)
Geocache at Forest Park – Find the geocache at Forest Park to learn more about the history of the Dam, recreational opportunities, and restoration activities.
