Green Stormwater Infrastructure News and Events
This page is a collection of news and events that promote Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) activities throughout Detroit.
The inclusion of any news or events below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the City of Detroit.
Detroit's urban farms embrace green infrastructure for sustainable water use
Detroit's urban farms embrace green infrastructure for sustainable water use
An overview of how urban farms in the City of Detroit are implementing green infrastructure practices on their land.
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- Model D Media
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- Water Harvesting
Detroit high school students learn how to build green infrastructure in Cody Rouge's Stein Park
Detroit high school students learn how to build green infrastructure in Cody Rouge's Stein Park
An article about the implementation of green infrastructure at Cody-Rouge's Stein Park
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- Model D Media
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Detroit property owners plan on green infrastructure to save on water bills
Detroit property owners plan on green infrastructure to save on water bills
An article describing the drainage charge and how property owners are implementing green infrastructure practices.
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- Model D Media
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Healing fractured water: How Michigan's roadways impact our waterways
Healing fractured water: How Michigan's roadways impact our waterways
An article that describes how green infrastructure practices can be implemented on roadways.
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- Model D Media
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How Cody Rouge is becoming Detroit's leading neighborhood for green infrastructure
How Cody Rouge is becoming Detroit's leading neighborhood for green infrastructure
An overview of the green infrastructure being installed in Cody rouge, particularly Stein Park.
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- Model D Media
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How Detroit's public parks are using green infrastructure to prevent flooding, save money
How Detroit's public parks are using green infrastructure to prevent flooding, save money
How green infrastructure is being installed at Detroit's public parks to benefit the neighboring communities, particularly near Rouge Park.
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- Model D Media
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How the efforts of a single resident (and a few friends) beautified Yorkshire Woods
How the efforts of a single resident (and a few friends) beautified Yorkshire Woods
An article describing the Yorkshire Woods' effort to beautify lots in their community.
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- Model D Media
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Nonresidential property owners learn how green infrastructure can reduce new stormwater fees
Nonresidential property owners learn how green infrastructure can reduce new stormwater fees
An article about how green infrastructure can be implemented on non-residential properties.
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- Model D Media
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Parjana's pilot project on Belle Isle 'reboots Mother Nature' to naturally drain standing water
Parjana's pilot project on Belle Isle 'reboots Mother Nature' to naturally drain standing water
An overview of a pilot project on Belle Isle focused on better infiltrating groundwater.
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- Model D Media
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Places to check out green infrastructure in Detroit
Places to check out green infrastructure in Detroit
A summary of green infrastructure projects around the city including Milliken State Park, Rouge Park, and Code Rouge's Stein Park.
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- Model D Media
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Q&A: Kimberly Hill Knott on using green infrastructure for environmental justice in Detroit
Q&A: Kimberly Hill Knott on using green infrastructure for environmental justice in Detroit
An interview with Kimberly Hill Knott, of Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice, which has launched the Detroit Climate Action Collaborative. This engages communities affected by flooding and educates them on green infrastructure.
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- Model D Media
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Q&A: Todd Scott on the link between Detroit's greenways and green infrastructure
Q&A: Todd Scott on the link between Detroit's greenways and green infrastructure
An Interview with Todd Scott, from Detroit Greenways Coalition, on the importance of green infrastructure.
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- Model D Media
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Q&A: Victoria Byrd Olivier on Detroit Future City and green infrastructure
Q&A: Victoria Byrd Olivier on Detroit Future City and green infrastructure
An Interview with Victoria Byrd Olivier, from Detroit Future City, on the importance of green infrastructure.
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- Model D Media
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Rain gardens to the rescue: How Detroiters are working together to protect water infrastructure
Rain gardens to the rescue: How Detroiters are working together to protect water infrastructure
An overview of Rain Gardens to the Rescue, which installs rain gardens across the City of Detroit
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- Model D Media
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View Article - Residential Rain Garden
SPECIAL REPORT: Taking the 'high road'
SPECIAL REPORT: Taking the 'high road'
A spotlight on a Washington D.C.-based landscaping company focused on maintaining green infrastructure.
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- Model D Media
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