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Where Water Wisdom Meets Real World Action

Fresh perspectives on stormwater, sustainability, and the infrastructure shaping our cities—from the experts making it happen.

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Finance Urban Planning

Why Nature-based Solutions Now?

Nature-based solutions are here to save cities from higher heat indexes and be a solid solution for how we live in cities naturally.
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Homeowner Solutions Urban Planning

Decisions with Ditching Your Grassy Lawn for Native Landscaping

An article about the pros AND cons of removing your grass and going with native landscaping. What should you consider before deciding?
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Rainwater Harvesting Stormwater Retention Credits Urban Planning

An Intro to Stormwater Credit Trading Programs

Stormwater credit trading programs let developers buy credits from properties with excess green infrastructure. Washington DC, Chicago, and Grand Rapids have active programs.
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Commercial

Stormwater Innovation and Affordable Housing Developers

Affordable housing developers face numerous obstacles. Utilizing stormwater incentives is a new innovation for edging out the competition.
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Stormwater berm in Austin Texas converted to play space
Case Study Urban Planning

Enhanced towns & cities: building community green infrastructure

Communities build green infrastructure through grants, schoolyard projects, and rain gardens. Examples include Denver's art installation and Milwaukee's school programs.
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Climate and Sustainability DMV Finance

Green Banks: Capitalism Courts Climate Change (Finally!)

5 min read on how capitalism and green banks are going to use private and public funds to spur sustainable projects.
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Green Infrastructure Homeowner Solutions Maintenance Permeable Pavers Rainwater Harvesting

How to Winterize Green Infrastructure at Home

Protect your rain barrels, gardens, and permeable pavers by learning how to winterize green infrastructure at home.
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Green Infrastructure Permeable Pavers

How to Do a Percolation Test

Percolation tests are a requirement for septic tanks, rain gardens, permeable pavers and more. Find out how to conduct your own test!
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Climate and Sustainability Finance Incentives and Finance Washington DC

What is a Green Bank?

With the new Inflation Act, Green Banks are getting more funding for stormwater projects. Find out what a Green Bank is and how they operate.
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