Released by Chipola College …
David Melvin, Civil Engineer for the Chipola Pond Project, recently used his expertise and power point to explain to environmental science students the three objectives of the Chipola storm water treatment facility/wet detention pond 2012 vision:
- First, bacterially treat storm water runoff from 300 acres surrounding the pond, prior to entry into the Chipola River;
- Second, curtain flooding on the campus;
- Third, beautify the campus with color lit fountains and eventually a tree lined concrete walking path.
- The pond will be a potential home for fish which will reduce the prevalence of mosquitoes, and provide a source of irrigation for trees. The view is beautiful at the precipice of the pond. The water will be diverted under the road and through the wooded area, which may also be continuous with a walking path from pond to woods.