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Trees removed on Mission Blvd. by Belmont Park. Many have asked what is happening with the tree removal. Below is an explanation from the contractor as to what will happen there going forward.

The trees in the construction area were removed to allow for installation of the new storm drain and biofiltration basin systems. Tree removal is necessary for safe construction of the basins and cannot be left in place during construction. Towards the end of construction of the basins, new landscaping will be installed to restore the aesthetics of the area and enhance environmental function. Some of this new landscaping will include replacement trees and native, low-maintenance plants.

The biofiltration basins are designed to capture and treat stormwater runoff from the surrounding parking lots and paved areas before the water reaches the bay. In general, they operate as follows. Stormwater runoff flows from nearby surfaces in the parking lot collecting into the basins. The collected runoff slowly infiltrates through layers of engineered soil and granular materials that filter out pollutants. After filtration, the cleaned water collects in a perforated pipe at the bottom of the basin. The filtered water is then conveyed through the storm drain system to the bay. This process helps remove pollutants such as oils, grease, metals, trash, and other contaminants that would otherwise flow untreated into the bay.

Once construction is finished, the basins will look similar to landscaped planter areas, blending in with the surrounding park and parking lot. Most of the basin surface will be flush with the existing ground and planted with vegetation designed to support water quality and habitat.

It’s important to note that the basins are designed to improve water quality, not to reduce flooding. Flooding concerns are addressed through upgrades to the storm drain system itself, which is being constructed as well to improve drainage capacity in this area.