MCAS Miramar EMD is scheduled to install 19 storm water treatment systems throughout the industrial areas of the air station. The purpose of the systems is to capture and remove pollutants from storm water runoff before entering in to Rose Canyon and eventually the Pacific Ocean. The pollutants being captured include oil, debris, trash, and sediment.  This project will ensure that the station stays ahead of environmental compliance requirements and will help protect and enhance the environment on and around MCAS Miramar.

MCAS Miramar EMD along with Brown and Caldwell have developed plans to mitigate soil erosion on the air station at 18 different sites. The projects include retaining walls, pipes, and ditches designed to slow down the sloughing of top soil. Phase one of the project consists of re-forming the slopes and putting nutrients back in the soil. Phase two will involve bringing in native plants to help preserve the soil. MCAS Miramar EMD expects to have phase one completed by the end of 2009 and phase two completed in 2012.