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Do you want to reduce stormwater pollution, conserve water and save money?
Green infrastructure allows us to collect and infiltrate stormwater by keeping it out of sewers and waterways, reducing flooding and basement back-ups. It can be as simple as connecting a rain barrel to your home or planting native vegetation.
Read more in our Learn section about how you can use green infrastructure to capture stormwater.
Through the Green Streets Stormwater Management Plan, the City of Milwaukee is designing city streets to reduce stormwater flooding risks, improve the quality of our lakes and rivers, and help the City adapt to a changing climate.
The Milwaukee County Zoo added a green roof with special monitoring features on its conservation education building to its list of fantastic attractions. It was one of the first green roofs in Milwaukee.
The Walnut Way Conservation Corps has implemented rain barrels, cisterns, and rain gardens to capture rain water. They've also worked on an education and outreach program to promote sustainable living within the neighborhood.
The 2013 MMSD Green Infrastructure Partnership Program is offering up to a 50% cost reimbursement for eligible GI expenses for chosen applicants. These projects will provide the District with information related to GI effectiveness, costs, maintenance and help to meet future stormwater capture goals.
The Regional Green Roof Initiative is a cost reimbursement program for eligible green roof expenses for chosen applicants. Awardees will receive up to $5.00 per square foot for their green roof. These projects will provide the District with information related to Green Infrastructure (GI) effectiveness, costs, and maintenance, and help to meet future stormwater capture goals.
