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Description
The City of Saint Paul will be working on the existing stormwater pond near the intersection of Bush Avenue and Desoto Street. The work will retrofit the existing structure from a dry detention basin to a water quality improvement facility.

Work will include:

  • Expansion of the pond
  • Soil amendments
  • Enhanced plantings
  • Modified pond outlet

Benefits of the project include:

  • Reduction of the volume of stormwater runoff
  • Removal of sediments and nutrients from stormwater
  • Improvement of water quality in downstream waterbodies, such as the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin
  • Furthers Saint Paul's climate resiliency goals

This project is funded by a State of Minnesota Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG) and the Saint Paul sewer utility. There are not assessments to property owners.

Streets may be closed and no parking signs posted during sewer work.

Location

  • Desoto Street between Minnehaha Avenue East and Bush Avenue
  • Bush Avenue between Desoto Street and Bradley Street

Timeline
January to December 2024

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Help Protect the Bush-Desoto Stormwater Pond in Your Neighborhood: Report Illegal Dumping

If you witness illegal dumping activity or notice recently dumped materials near or in the Bush-Desoto Stormwater Pond, please report it to Saint Paul Public Works Garbage Team at 651-266-6101 or using the online form under “Report Illegal Dumping” at stpaul.gov/Garbage.

If possible, please provide the specific location, date and time observed, a description of the materials, and any information about vehicles or individuals involved.

The City of Saint Paul appreciates your help protecting this important community asset. Working together, we can ensure the Bush-Desoto Stormwater Pond continues to provide water quality, flood reduction, and environmental benefits for years to come.

Benefits of the Bush-Desoto Stormwater Pond

The stormwater pond provides several important benefits to the community:

  • Reduces flooding by temporarily storing stormwater during large rainfall events.
  • Improves water quality by capturing sediment, trash, and other pollutants before they reach local waterways.
  • Increases groundwater recharge through infiltration.
  • Protects downstream infrastructure and natural resources by holding water back and releasing it slowly over a longer period of time.
  • Provides native vegetation that supports pollinators and urban wildlife.
  • Improves the appearance and aesthetic quality of the neighborhood. 

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