City Announces Salt Creek Trail Open House, Walking Tour

Submitted by the City of Elmhurst.

The City of Elmhurst has completed the Salt Creek (Greenway) Trail Pumping Stations Water Quality and Landscape Enhancements project involving improvements at four pumping stations: Harrison, Jackson, Berkley & Adams, and McKinley.

On Wednesday, Sept. 23 the City will host an open house to introduce these improvements to the public.

The goal of this project is to model the proper use of erosion and sedimentation control techniques using best management practices and educational displays. This work will help to manage sedimentation/siltation, mineral and nutrient mitigation, aid in stormwater detention, promote indigenous plant growth and model sustainable practices for the community of Elmhurst. These improvements can be replicated at individual homeowner’s properties within our community to help improve water quality and reduce run-off.

Along the Greenway trail, you will see a green roof system, porous (permeable) pavers, rain gardens and exterior native plantings/perennials at the four demonstration sites. Copies of these educational panels can be viewed on the City’s website at http://elmhurst.org/index.aspx?NID=1106. This project was undertaken in connection with the settlement of an enforcement action taken by the Illinois Attorney General and the Illinois EPA for alleged violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.

The event will begin at the Berkley & Adams Pumping Station near Berkley Ave. and West Adams St. at 11 a.m.