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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From bioswales to pennycress: How Detroit neighborhoods are going from gray to green
From bioswales to pennycress: How Detroit neighborhoods are going from gray to green
An overview of efforts around the city aimed at addressing stormwater issues.
Organization
- Model D Media
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View Article - Bioswale
Climate change is coming to Michigan. How are experts preparing our state?
Climate change is coming to Michigan. How are experts preparing our state?
Article about climate change resilience in Michigan, with a focus on green stormwater infrastructure in Detroit.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
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.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Bioswale
Land + Water Works Glossary
Land + Water Works Glossary
A summary of terms related to green stormwater infrastructure.
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- Detroit Future City
- Greening of Detroit
- Land + Water WORKS
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View Fact Sheet - Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Downspout Disconnection
- Subsurface Infiltration
Detroit Water Agenda 2012
Detroit Water Agenda 2012
Developed by the Detroit City Council Green Task Force Water Subcommittee to address water conservation, water efficiency, and stormwater management. It includes a chapter on stormwater management and water pollution prevention alternatives.
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View Report - City of Detroit
- Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Downspout Disconnection
- Green Roof
- Subsurface Infiltration
- Permeable Pavement
- Rain Barrel
- Residential Rain Garden
- Water Harvesting
Blue/Green Infrastructure
Blue/Green Infrastructure
Overview of the Chandler Park Conservancy Blue-Green Infrastructure master plan, which aims to relieve 445,105 gallons of water from the sewer per storm event.
Organization
- Chandler Park Conservancy
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View Webpage - Bioswale
- Residential Rain Garden