Green Stormwater Infrastructure Resources in Detroit
The Detroit Stormwater Hub resources page is a collection of educational resources, stories, and tools designed to provide a comprehensive body of local information to support GSI work throughout Detroit. These resources were collected by the Advisory Group in an effort to provide reliable, accurate information on Green Stormwater Infrastructure.
The inclusion of any resource below is not an endorsement by DWSD or the of the City of Detroit. For official information on the Drainage Charge program, visit DWSD’s Drainage Charge page.
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Keeler Street Green Infrastructure Project
Keeler Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the Keeler Street project, which includes implementation of pervious pavement along the sides of the road.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Permeable Pavement
Constance Street Green Infrastructure Project
Constance Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the new storm sewer pipes being installed on Constance Street to prevent CSO discharge.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Other
Cody Rouge's Bioretention Gardens Informational Flyer
Cody Rouge's Bioretention Gardens Informational Flyer
An informational flyers describing the Cody Rouge bioretention gardens in vacant lots.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Bioretention
Bringing Green Infrastructure to Vacant Lots in the Cody Rouge Neighborhood
Bringing Green Infrastructure to Vacant Lots in the Cody Rouge Neighborhood
An overview of the bioretention gardens being installed on vacant lots in the Cody Rouge neighborhood.
Organization
View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Bioretention
Artesian Street Green Infrastructure Project
Artesian Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the Artesian Street project, which includes implementation of pervious pavement along the sides of the road.
Organization
- DWSD
Published date
View Fact Sheet - Permeable Pavement
Rain Barrels 101
Rain Barrels 101
A summary of information related to rain barrels and how they are beneficial to the environment.
Organization
- Detroit Future City
- Sierra Club
- Land + Water WORKS
Published date
View Fact Sheet - Rain Barrel
Land + Water Works Glossary
Land + Water Works Glossary
A summary of terms related to green stormwater infrastructure.
Organization
- Detroit Future City
- Greening of Detroit
- Land + Water WORKS
Published date
View Fact Sheet - Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Downspout Disconnection
- Subsurface Infiltration
Stormwater 101
Stormwater 101
A summary of information related to stormwater runoff and why it's something we should be concerned about.
Organization
- Detroit Future City
- Friends of the Rouge
- Land + Water WORKS
Published date
View Fact Sheet
Green Stormwater Infrastructure 101
Green Stormwater Infrastructure 101
A guide to green stormwater infrastructure. It explains what it is, why it's important, how it works, gives some examples of GSI, and outlines the benefits of GSI.
Organization
- Detroit Future City
- Friends of the Rouge
- Land + Water WORKS
Published date
View Fact Sheet
Benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
A summary of the benefits of green stormwater infrastructure.
Organization
- DWSD
Published date
View Fact Sheet - Water Harvesting