Low-impact development (LID)

Read more about how low-impact development (LID) can help combat the negative effects on streams and water quality caused by increased urbanization in this report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Flooding 101: FEMA Flood Maps

Review maps from FEMA detailing the impact of flooding in Marion County.

Stormwater Maintenance strategic plan

Stormwater Maintenance's strategic plan identifies & prioritizes maintenance needs of Marion County’s stormwater infrastructure.

The annual stormwater assessment is used for routine & non-routine maintenance of the stormwater management system associated with the county’s 3141 centerline miles of roads which includes 2,455 drainage retention areas, & 20,670 drainage structures.

Drainage retention area (DRA) mowing

Review the map of DRAs currently under a mowing contract.

Street sweeping

Areas designated for various types of street sweeping are identified in the street sweeping map.

Development Review

The Development Review office provides efficient & effective review, evaluation & monitoring of all development project activities within the unincorporated areas of Marion County.

Minimum flows & levels (MFLs)

Review information from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding minimum flows & levels for stormwater drainage structures.

Irrigation ordinance

County ordinance Article IV: Water conservation for landscape irrigation states the schedules allowed for landscape irrigation in Marion County

When applied improperly or in excess, fertilizers can wash off or leach into nearby storm drains, water bodies or even into our aquifer.

Visit BeWiseWhenYouFertilize.com to learn more about what you can do to prevent this type of pollution & preserve Marion County’s rivers, lakes, & springs for generations to come.