Project Area Map (PDF)

Project Overview

The City of Plymouth is working with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) to improve water quality and drainage within the Ponderosa Woods neighborhood. This project is located north of 18th Avenue North, east of Kirkwood Lane North and west of West Medicine Lake Drive.

The proposed project consists of stream erosion improvements, bank slope grading, and minor dredging of accumulated sediment in certain areas. Also included will be vegetation enhancements to improve drainage in the area, reduce erosion in the stream/channels, and improve water quality in Medicine Lake. Maintenance of storm sewer pipes, replacement of damaged outlet structures, erosion and ditch maintenance, sediment removal, and in-stream and riparian habitat improvements are also planned. It is anticipated that some tree removals will be necessary. 

At their June 15, 2023, meeting, the BCWMC approved the implementation of alternative 1.5 to stabilize streambanks, improve flow to reduce erosion in storm water side channels, and remove buckthorn along the riparian buffer and within a two-acre floodplain area downstream of the project.

Project design will continue through the summer of 2024. 

Anticipated Schedule

• Neighborhood Open House #1:  February 13, 2023 
• Neighborhood Open House #2:  spring of 2024 
• Construction: winter of 2024/2025 

Additional Information

• Open House Notification - Letter mailed to residents in the project area
• Preliminary Concepts and Project Information - Feb. 23 Open House presentation
• Final Feasibility Study (PDF)

Contact

Ben Scharenbroich, Water Resources Supervisor
Plymouth City Hall | 3400 Plymouth Blvd. | Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5527 | F 763-509-5510 | bscharenbroich@plymouthmn.gov