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Mile High Flood District (MHFD)

Planning/DesignUnder Construction

Project Manager

Brad Robenstein, P.E.
[email protected] 303-660-7490

Partners

  • Mile High Flood District (MHFD)

Project Update

Updated April 10, 2025

The current work plan for 2025 includes the following Douglas County projects:

  • Cherry Creek Upstream of Scott Road – currently under construction (project managed by Mile High Flood District).
  • Newlin Gulch at Recreation Drive – design of this project continues in 2025.
  • Happy Canyon Creek north of Lincoln Avenue – currently working on initiating community outreach prior to starting preliminary design.
  • Sulphur and Tallman Gulches MDP project kickoff started in the Spring of 2025.
  • Rampart Gulch and Unnamed Tributaries MDP – project kickoff will occur in 2025.

Description

The Mile High Flood District (MHFD) has partnered with 41 local governments, which includes Douglas County, to master plan drainage improvements through the Denver Metro area; design, construct and maintain stream corridors including removal of trash and debris; provide flood warning services, and develop resources related to improving water quality in our streams. The program leverages local government dollars to fund stream projects that reduce flood risk and provide community amenities.

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