From left, Ryan Workman, MS4 Stormwater Coordinator, and members of the city board of works: Mayor Joe Thallemer, George Clemens and Jeff Grose

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has received an award from a state organization for its effort to reduce erosion problems along what is known as the Beyer Trail near Kosciusko Community Hospital.

The Outstanding Stormwater Project Award is from a group known as Indiana Association For Floodplain and Stormwater Management.

Officials announced the award at the city Board of Works and Safety Friday.

The project addressed erosion and sedimentation that was occurring along the Beyer Farm Greenway, said Ryan Workman, the MS4 Stormwater Coordinator

The Stormwater Utility oversaw the conception, coordination, and installation of the Beyer Farm Greenway Enhancement Project, which involved a pervious, terraced seating area, native plant corridor and a native savanna, according to paperwork provided by the city.

The land is owned by Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Others involved in the project were Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, G&G Hauling & Excavating, Robinson Construction, Inc. and SRKM Architecture.

The award underscores the progress the stormwater utility is making in improving the environment.

“We went from just being a utility that was playing by the rules to starting to set an example of how to do water quality projects,” said James Eads, city engineer.

“Not only are we doing it for compliance, but we’re improving our area with water quality,” he said. “We think it’s a big deal.”