“In order to improve the health of local waterways we have to better manage the stormwater that falls on city streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and rooftops,” says Carter Strickland. Read More
“We at the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department believe in increasing green infrastructure in the city. Green projects help divert runoff from going into the combined sewer system, and that could reduce costs that are passed on to our customers … . We’re excited about its potential,” stated Sue McCormick. Read More
By incorporating green infrastructure options with their stormwater management plans, Washington DC has become a model of sustainable infrastructure. They’re saving money and resources, while fulfilling the EPA consent decree, reports George Hawkins. Read More
“The Tank Stream is the site of a more-than-two-century-old water supply line, and an important piece of the city’s history. The brick-lined belowground channel is part of a tributary of Sydney Cove,” writes Janice Kasperson. Read More
Instead of just replacing the former boulevards with newer concrete curbs and sidewalks, Peter Clewes and his colleagues worked to create a design that would increase the street trees and the amount of soil they receive using Silva Cells.
“Market at Colonnade has set a new benchmark for environmentally responsible development of retail shopping centers in North Carolina. We would not have achieved this level of design without extensive public-private collaboration on the stormwater management system,” stated Chris Widmayer Read More
“The City is planning to dramatically increase its use of green infrastructure to treat stormwater runoff,” reports Bellamy Pailthorp. Read More
“The most impressive element of the initiative is its innovative, multifunctional rainwater harvesting system, designed specifically for the station,” reports Sarah Francis. “As a highly visible amenity in the community, the system will also serve as a the first and only demonstration project on sustainable rainwater and stormwater systems in the township.” Read More
“The clash of industry and nature is also one of those peculiarly urban, weirdly beautiful, hypnotic vistas, and it makes the passage upriver more magical, as the factories and concertina wire give way to weedy bluffs” writes Michael Kimmelman. Read More
“Bioengineering as a solution to erosion has come to the forefront recently because of its ability to use natural plants to help stabilize high erosion areas without sacrificing many environmental benefits that old hard engineering did,” says Scott Dietrich. Read More
A scenario comparison tool to assess green infrastructure effectiveness, achieve a lighter 'water footprint' and protect stream health. Learn More
The Water Conservation Calculator illustrates how specific water conservation measures can yield both fiscal and physical water savings for communities. Learn More
This Landscape Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
This Agricultural Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
