The City of Dubuque Public Works Department is spraying weed control along the river side of Dubuque’s flood control system (U.S. Senator John C. Culver Floodwall) over the next three weeks, as weather permits.
DUBUQUE, IOWA – The City of Dubuque Public Works Department is spraying weed control along the river side of Dubuque’s flood control system (U.S. Senator John C. Culver Floodwall) over the next three weeks, as weather permits.
The work is being done in accordance to the United States Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Technical Letter (110-2-583) which requires the removal of unacceptable growth within the “Vegetation-Free Zone.” The requirement applies to all vegetation except grass along the flood control system. Signs along the flood control system will identify the area being sprayed. The project is expected to be completed by July 31, weather permitting. The Public Works Department cautions people to keep their children and pets out of direct contact with the sprayed weeds for 24 hours after application.
The U.S. Senator John C. Culver Flood Wall is inspected twice annually; once
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City’s Public Works Department and once by
the City’s Public Works Department only, which oversees flood wall operations. The City
performs required maintenance on the flood wall every year, including repair of rip-rap
sections, removal of vegetation, and repair of damage caused by rodent burrows
For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 563-589-4250.