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.
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- 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 Design Manual
Stormwater Management Design Manual
A detailed guide to various GSI practices, including design, calculating size, and operation and maintenance.
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- DWSD
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View Fact Sheet - Bioretention
- Green Roof
- Impervious Surface Removal
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Subsurface Detention
- Water Harvesting
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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Sample Green Stormwater Infrastructure Capital Partnership Program Agreement
Sample Green Stormwater Infrastructure Capital Partnership Program Agreement
A sample agreement for participants in the Capital Partnership Program, which provides matching funds for green stormwater Formprojects.
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- DWSD
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.
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- Graham Institute (Umich)
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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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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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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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A bigger dig: How GM saved millions by reusing stormwater in Detroit-Hamtramck
A bigger dig: How GM saved millions by reusing stormwater in Detroit-Hamtramck
GM's implementation of stormwater management projects at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant.
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- Model D Media
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