Green Infrastructure Protects Urban Waters

According to an article published online by WaterWorld, “Communities across the country are exploring the use of green infrastructure to protect the quality of their local rivers, streams, lakes, and estuaries from the impact of development and urbanization,”

“The term means different things to different people, but when it comes to managing stormwater flows and other water in an urban setting, it generally refers to the use of natural processes to slow, treat or absorb runoff.”

The article provides examples of green infrastructure applications around the United States.

Posted March 2010