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Poison Hemlock

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

We want to raise awareness regarding the presence of poison hemlock, a highly invasive and toxic plant species in our area. Poison hemlock not only poses a significant health risk to humans, pets, and livestock if ingested but also presents dangers to skin and respiratory health upon contact or inhalation. It... more

City offices closed on Good Friday

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

All city offices will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. Trash collection will NOT be affected by the holiday this week. more

Invitation for Bids

Monday, March 25, 2024

 PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DIESEL GENERATOR SET  INVITATION  The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed offers for the purchase and installation of one (1) diesel generator set.  Offers are also being solicited for an optional item.... more

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Board of Works

Today, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269 or call +1 312 626 6799. Webinar ID: 884 6925 1269 Comments are no longer taken online.

Park Board Meeting

Monday, April 1, 2024, 4:00pm

Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570

Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District

Thursday, April 4, 2024, 7:45am

The regular meetings of the Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District Board will take place on the first Thursday of each month, excepting July, as set forth in the schedule below. The meetings will be held in the conference room located in Goshen City Hall at 202 South 5th Street, Goshen, Indiana. All meetings of the Goshen Downtown Economic Improvement District Board are open to the public with the exception of an executive session that may be held as authorized by Indiana Code §5-14-1.5-6.1. The Board may schedule meetings in addition to those listed above as necessary, subject to public notice requirements.

Stormwater Management

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The Goshen Dam and Frozen Elkhart River

Welcome to the Goshen Department of Stormwater Management

Snow is stormwater just waiting around to melt.

Snow is just stormwater runoff waiting to melt. 

What is Stormwater?

Stormwater is water from snow and ice melting, as well as rainwater from storms. When rain or melting snow and ice fall or flow across natural surfaces like forests and grassy areas, most of it will soak into the soil. When it lands on streets, parking lots, and other hard surfaces, it runs off to another location like a storm drain or a local waterway.

For more click on this Stormwater Information link

What is Stormwater Pollution?

As stormwater flows (or snow melts), it picks up debris (such as trash, grass clippings, etc.), chemicals (such as fertilizers and pesticides), sediment, and other pollutants. This "contaminated" water then enters a storm sewer system and is eventually discharged to a local wetland, stream, or river.

Why is Stormwater Pollution a Concern? 

Within the City of Goshen and other urban areas, stormwater runoff comes from yards, roofs, driveways, parking lots, construction sites, and streets (these are all called hard surfaces except for yards), and flows into miles of storm sewers, swales, and ditches located under or next to our City streets and eventually reaches our local waterways. Stormwater picks up oil, grease, sediments, automotive fluids, trash, lawn chemicals, and other pollutants that are harmful to the environment and is often discharged/released into our local waterways untreated.

Untreated stormwater affects our ability to use our local water bodies for drinking, fishing, and recreational purposes and it degrades fish and other aquatic habitats. The only way to lessen stormwater pollution is to reduce the amount of pollutants washed away by stormwater. The goal of the Department of Stormwater Management is "Clean Water for Everyone".

Click here to Report-a-Pollutant.


For more information on the Department of Stormwater Management and the Staff, click here.

Important Links

Federal and state laws and local ordinances

Report-A-Pollutant

Educational Resources

Reports and Studies

Guidance Documents and Resources

Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP)

Development Resources & Technical Review 

City Maps

Elkhart River in Goshen - USGS Real Time Monitoring

​Stormwater Toolbox Newsletter

December 2023 - This month's newsletter focuses on City employee stormwater education and training, proper salt application for Winter, and the release of the 2024-2025 Stormwater Calendar.

November 2023 - This month's newsletter offers a message of thanksgiving and celebrates November 16 as National Stormwater Day. It also provides a name for the smell in the air after a rainstorm in the summertime and gives a warning for how to deal with fats, oils, and grease (F.O.G.) during the holiday season. 

We want to hear from you! Email questions and suggestions regarding the Stormwater Toolbox Newsletter to stormwater@goshencity.com.

To see past editions of the Stormwater Toolbox Newsletter click here.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

  • Pay Dirt 2024 March 5 - March 7 - Brought to you by the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District  taking place at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. 
  • May 13th and 14th - Indiana MS4 meeting in Plainfield Indiana. Click here to learn more about the Indiana MS4 Partnerships.
  • Board of Works  - Every Thursday except the third Thursday of the month. Click here for a 2024 calendar showing the City Meeting schedule. 
  • Goshen Stormwater Board - Every 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thursday at 4:00 p.m.in the Police/Courts Building (111 East Jefferson Street)
  • MS4 Advisory Board - To be Announced at the Elkhart County Public Services Building (4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526) 
  • Partnership Stormwater Board Meeting - The fourth Monday of every month, at 9:00 am at the County Administration Building (117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526)