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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RainScaping in Southeast Michigan Map
RainScaping in Southeast Michigan Map
An interactive map that records and displays residential rain gardens, rain barrels, pollinator gardens, newly planted trees and other rainscaping projects that capture and filter stormwater runoff in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties.
Organization
- Friends of the Rouge
Published date
https://therouge.org/rainscaping-map/
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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Great Lakes Green Infrastructure Grants
Great Lakes Green Infrastructure Grants
An annual funding opportunity for projects related to aquatic connectivity, riparian and stream habitat, wetlands, and green stormwater infrastructure.
Organization
View Webpage - Sustain our Great Lakes
- Stormwater/constructed wetlands
Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's Campus
Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's Campus
Overview of the Low Impact Development on Lawrence Tech's campus.
Organization
View Report - Lawrence Tech
- Bioretention
- Green Roof
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Green Roofs
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Green Roofs
Guide to green roofs at Lawrence Tech, including relevant research and publications.
Organization
View Report - Lawrence Tech
- Green Roof
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Bioretention Cells
Great Lakes Stormwater Management Institute: Bioretention Cells
Guide to the installation of rain gardens and bioretention cells.
Organization
View Webpage - Lawrence Tech
- Bioretention
Vacant Land Treatment Guides
Vacant Land Treatment Guides
Keep Growing Detroit's guide to different options for revitalizing vacant land including plans such as community garden and native planting.
Organization
View Guide - Keep Growing Detroit
- Other
Vacant Land Treatment Guide 2.0
Vacant Land Treatment Guide 2.0
A detailed guide to different treatments for vacant land including gardens, tree nursery, native planting, etc.
Organization
View Webpage - Greening of Detroit
- Residential Rain Garden
Great Lakes Regional Green Infrastructure Policy Analysis: Addressing Barriers to Implementation
Great Lakes Regional Green Infrastructure Policy Analysis: Addressing Barriers to Implementation
An analysis of political barriers to implementation of green infrastructure in the US and Canada.
Organization
- Great Lakes Commission
Published date
View Report
Rain Gardens to the Rescue
Rain Gardens to the Rescue
An overview of a program that helps install rain gardens across the city of Detroit, including a map of the locations and statistics about the program.
Organization
View Webpage - Friends of the Rouge
- Sierra Club
- Residential Rain Garden