As population nears 10,000, City of Sturgeon Bay moves forward with stormwater utility
In June 2024, torrential rains in Sturgeon Bay flooded the area around 14th Ave., and caused about $45,000 worth of damage to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. It was not the first time the city has faced flooding issues in recent years. Sturgeon Bay’s unique geology and in some cases, outdated stormwater infrastructure, pose challenges…
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