stormwater & green infrastructure

The Pacific Institute’s Report–Untapped Potential: An Assessment of Urban Stormwater Runoff Potential in the United States–was developed in partnership with 2ndNature and published in February 2024. The report provides (1) […]

Green Job Creation in the Nation’s Largest Stormwater Programs outlines the importance of the funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for green infrastructure and green job creation.

There is seldom a single solution for these multiple issues that urban communities face. Green infrastructure comes pretty close, especially when planned, designed, and implemented equitably. Members of the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN) are working on green infrastructure to address different environmental issues. Case study examples highlighted here come from Providence, RI; New Orleans, LA, and Tucson, AZ.

Green infrastructure—including rain gardens, green streets and green space—provides stormwater management and climate adaptation benefits to communities. In spite of these environmental benefits, some residents are concerned about their role […]

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) Advocacy Toolkit, created in partnership between River Network and Clean Water For All, was developed to support state and local advocates interested in water infrastructure investment who are seeking to better understand the State Revolving Fund (SRF) process.

The Charles River Flood Model was developed for the upper and middle Charles River watershed, an area of approximately 280 square miles. It includes most of the watershed outside the […]

Communities across the US are more and more frequently impacted by climate change and increasingly face problems like property damage and health and safety issues as a result of flooding […]

Mālama Maunalua and partners are using a holistic approach to restore coastal water systems in Maunalua Bay based on the traditional Hawaiian practice of ahupua‘a. In order to accomplish restoration from the mountains to the reef, local groups work together while educating and engaging the community to improve the overall water quality and decrease flooding in the entire watershed.

Snapshots from the Urban Waters Learning Network Building flood resilience—like water—can take many shapes. Members of the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN) are working on community solutions for urban flood resilience. […]

The report from the Center for Neighborhood Technology outlines the impacts of green infrastructure investments on property values. The report also addresses the issue of green gentrification and includes anti-displacement […]