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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A Property Owner's Guide to Bioretention
A Property Owner's Guide to Bioretention
Are you interested in installing a Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) practice on your property, but need more information about how to get the project done?
The Detroit Property Owners Guide to Bioretention supports small business owners, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Detroit who are looking to retrofit or add a GSI practice to their existing property and potentially receive DWSD drainage credit. This guide provides details on how to plan for and implement a bioretention basin on your non-residential property to better manage stormwater.
The guide was developed by Detroit Future City in collaboration with the Land+WaterWORKS Coalition, supported by the Erb Family Foundation.
The Detroit Property Owners Guide to Bioretention supports small business owners, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Detroit who are looking to retrofit or add a GSI practice to their existing property and potentially receive DWSD drainage credit. This guide provides details on how to plan for and implement a bioretention basin on your non-residential property to better manage stormwater.
The guide was developed by Detroit Future City in collaboration with the Land+WaterWORKS Coalition, supported by the Erb Family Foundation.
Organization
- Detroit Future City
- Land + Water WORKS
- Erb Family Foundation
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Learn About Drainage Fees in Detroit
Learn About Drainage Fees in Detroit
The drainage charge recovers the cost of collecting, storing, and treating stormwater. Each parcel in Detroit, subject to the fee, is charged monthly based on the amount of hard, impervious surfaces. The rate is based on the annual volume treated.
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- DWSD
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Stormwater Management Codes and Ordinances
Stormwater Management Codes and Ordinances
A summary of the codes and ordinances related to stormwater management in the City of Detroit.
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Approaches to Neighborhood-led Green Infrastructure in Detroit
Approaches to Neighborhood-led Green Infrastructure in Detroit
A report outlining challenges and opportunities for cooperatively managing GI in Detroit neighborhoods.
Organization
- Graham Institute (Umich)
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Post Construction Stormwater Ordinance
Post Construction Stormwater Ordinance
An overview of the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Ordinance, which requires stormwater control for areas of new development and/or redevelopment.
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View Fact Sheet
- DWSD
DWSD Parcel Viewer
DWSD Parcel Viewer
Interactive mapping system for viewing individual parcels' impervious surfaces.
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- DWSD
Drainage Charge
Drainage Charge
Introduction to the drainage charge in the City of Detroit. Good starting point to understand how and why the drainage charge is assessed as well as to get basic information on drainage charge credit.
Organization
View Guide
- DWSD
Downspout Disconnection
Downspout Disconnection
A guide to how to disconnect a downspout.
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View Guide - DWSD
- Downspout Disconnection