Hampden Watershed Plan

In collaboration with the engineering firm Howard Stein Hudson, project managers MLM Enterprises, the Town of Hampden Conservation Commission and Town of Hampden residents, a comprehensive plan was developed for implementing green infrastructure systems for 3 key point project sites within the Eastbrook Watershed of the Town of Hampden, Massachusetts as part of a Municipality Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program Action Grant for the Town.

Project Highlights:

  • In-depth GIS watershed and site analyses- land cover & land use, hydrology, geology, soils, slopes & drainage, floodplains, wetlands & waterways.

  • Community engagement meetings.

  • Developed conceptual alternatives for green infrastructure at project sites in the watershed.

  • Conceptual grading plans & sections for each project site.

  • Developed plant palette for green infrastructure systems.

  • Recommendations for best management practices & watershed management.

  • Plan Co-author and Drone Photographer - Nate Card.

  • The full plan can be viewed here on issuu.com.