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. 

Brightmoor Framework Plan

Brightmoor Framework Plan

The Planning and Development Department is working to develop a comprehensive neighborhood framework plan that includes the identification of vacant public land landscape, parks, housing redevelopment, economic development, utilization of public vacant land, and Green Stormwater Infrastructure strategies for the Brightmoor Framework Area.
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  • City of Detroit Planning Department
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https://detroitmi.gov/departments/planning-and-development-department/neighborh…

"Run of the Dead" Community Event at Patton Park

"Run of the Dead" Community Event at Patton Park

Join the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation and the Joe Louis Greenway teams to learn more about upcoming projects at Patton Park including: Joe Louis Greenway project, funded through a partnership with Michigan’s Department of Nature Resources; Parking lot/ Green Stormwater Infrastructure project; and Bird Meadow Project.
Organization
  • City of Detroit
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https://detroitmi.gov/events/learn-about-upcoming-patton-park-projects-run-dead…

CLEAR webinar on EPA’s Superfund Program, VOCs and Vapor Intrusion

CLEAR webinar on EPA’s Superfund Program, VOCs and Vapor Intrusion

Wayne State University's Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research presents seminar on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The seminar will be on “EPA’s Superfund Program, VOCs and Vapor Intrusion,” to be presented by Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Nightingale, Federal On-Scene Coordinator at the United States Environmental Protection Agency. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed upon webinar registration. Cost: Free. Contact: Lara Treemore-Spears, 734-223-1224, [email protected]
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CLEAR First Annual Symposium

CLEAR First Annual Symposium

Wayne State University's Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR) will hold its inaugural Annual Symposium to present new findings on maternal and infant health related to VOCs, and on new ways of detecting and monitoring VOCs in the environment and in people’s homes. Event will be held Tuesday April 4 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m.ET, in-person and Zoom. Location:
Integrative Biosciences Center Seminar. For more information, contact Lara Treemore-Spears at 734-223-1224 or [email protected]
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