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Executive Summary 

The City of Corvallis Stormwater Master Plan recommends policies, activities, and programs formulated to improve water quality, address existing and future conflicts between flooding and development, and preserve and enhance valuable natural resources, including stream and floodplain systems. It is intended to guide upgrades and expansion of the stormwater conveyance system and to guide stormwater management within the City over the next 20 years. 

Call Before Digging — call 811 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

Planning to dig? Perhaps you will be putting in a new flower border, planting a tree, or placing fence posts. All residents, contractors or anyone planning to dig must call to request the location of underground utilities 48 hours before digging. This is a requirement of Oregon law: Sections 1 to 5 and 7, Chapter 691, Oregon Laws 1995. 

What happens if you don't call:

As winter begins, so does the risk of frozen water pipes. Frozen water pipes can be more than an inconvenience. Since water is not compressible, and increases in volume as it freezes, it can lead to a burst, broken, or cracked pipe. Not only will this lead to a potentially costly waste of water, but it could also cause water damage inside your home.

A few simple steps can help you avoid frozen pipes:

Every year the City of Corvallis publishes an update to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is a 5-year planning document identifying capital project expenditures anticipated throughout the community.

Vegetation Blocking the Street or Sidewalk

Our sidewalks and streets are used by community members with varying abilities -- children on bicycles, senior citizens, persons in wheelchairs, joggers, and families out for a stroll. Trees and shrubs need to be properly trimmed to ensure the enjoyment and safety of those who use our community’s sidewalks and streets.

Walk Your Walk: If you see a problem, take action!

Engineering work in Corvallis is part of the Engineering and Transportation Division, which provides technical support and guidance to the organization, department and community on infrastructure services.

For most city streets, sweeping takes place once per month from April through August. Sweeping continues at twice per month for the rest of the year, including during the Fall Leaf Collection Program in November and December. To find out when your street will be swept, identify the sweeping district you live in on the sweeping districts map and then check the schedule below for your district.

Learn more about citywide construction projects underway this year.