Tag: stormwater management
Retrofit Playbook: Turning Vacant Lots into Stormwater ...
Every city block dotted with vacant parcels holds an untapped reservoir of stormwater capacity and civic pride. By treating retrof...
The True Cost of Deferred Drainage Maintenance: Liabili...
Deferred drainage maintenance may seem harmless when budgets are tight, yet the hidden costs - legal exposure, emergency flood res...
How Green Infrastructure Enhances Biodiversity
Green infrastructure is more than attractive landscaping or a novel drainage solution. When thoughtfully designed, it stitches hab...
Key Elements of Green Infrastructure: An In-Depth Overv...
Green infrastructure is a dynamic, multifaceted approach to urban water management. By incorporating elements like rain gardens, b...
Climate-Ready Culverts: Sizing for 100-Year, 200-Year, ...
By anticipating bigger, wetter storms, and building flexible capacity for the ones we have not seen yet, municipalities can keep r...
The Rain Garden Primer
Rain gardens are a proven, low-tech addition to a municipal stormwater toolbox. Properly sized and maintained, they intercept up t...
Protecting Lake George: Keeping One of America's Cleane...
Lake George supports drinking water for thousands of people, sustains a $2 billion regional tourism economy, and provides habitat ...
How to Launch an Adopt-a-Stream Program for MS4 Citizen...
An Adopt-a-Stream program is a powerful citizen engagement tool for MS4 communities. By equipping volunteers with simple tools, fa...
Public Outreach Ideas for Stormwater Management Plans
Effective stormwater outreach doesn’t have to be complicated, even small efforts can build public understanding and support. By en...
