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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Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program
DWSD built a first-class combined sewer overflow (CSO) program that includes facilities to reduce untreated sewage and stormwater flows from entering our rivers. Now DWSD is on a quest to further reduce untreated flows - the last 5% - by installing GSI.
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- DWSD
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Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [90sec Version]
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [90sec Version]
DWSD built a first-class combined sewer overflow (CSO) program that includes facilities to reduce untreated sewage and stormwater flows from entering our rivers. Now DWSD is on a quest to further reduce untreated flows - the last 5% - by installing GSI.
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- DWSD
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Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [60sec Version]
Learn About Detroit's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program [60sec Version]
DWSD built a first-class combined sewer overflow (CSO) program that includes facilities to reduce untreated sewage and stormwater flows from entering our rivers. Now DWSD is on a quest to further reduce untreated flows - the last 5% - by installing GSI.
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- DWSD
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DWSD Sustainability and Improving the Quality of Detroit and Rouge Rivers
DWSD Sustainability and Improving the Quality of Detroit and Rouge Rivers
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Deputy Director & Chief Engineer Palencia Mobley, P.E. shares how our improved stormwater management efforts have made a positive impact on the quality of the Detroit and Rouge rivers.
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- DWSD
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Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project Informational Poster
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project Informational Poster
An overview of the GSI being installed at Viola Liuzzo Park, which includes an installation of a bioretention basin.
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- Bioretention
- Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Other
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project
Viola Liuzzo Park Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the revitalization of Viola Liuzzo Park, which includes an installation of a bioretention basin.
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- Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
- Other
Tireman Street Green Infrastructure Project
Tireman Street Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the bioswales installed along Tireman Avenue.
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View Fact Sheet - DWSD
- Bioswale
Stoepel Park No. 1 Green Infrastructure Project
Stoepel Park No. 1 Green Infrastructure Project
An overview of the GSI installed at Stoepel Park, which includes bioretention features and removal of impervious pavement.
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- DWSD
- Bioretention
- Impervious Surface Removal
- Permeable Pavement
UM Water Center - Cody Rouge Bioretention Gardens
UM Water Center - Cody Rouge Bioretention Gardens
A summary of the UM Water Center's project of installation and research of bioretention basins in Detroit's Cody Rouge and Warrendale neighborhoods.
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View Video - UM-Water Center
- Bioretention
Innovative gardens help manage stormwater while beautifying Detroit neighborhoods
Innovative gardens help manage stormwater while beautifying Detroit neighborhoods
An overview of the bioretention basins installed in the Cody Rouge neighborhood and research being done there.
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- UM-Water Center
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