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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View Guide - Bioretention
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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View Form
- DWSD
Low Impact Development Manual for Michigan
Low Impact Development Manual for Michigan
A guide to implementing low impact development which includes more natural strategies as well as green infrastructure.
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View Report - Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
- Bioretention
- Permeable Pavement
- Residential Rain Garden
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
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Subsurface Storage
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Subsurface Storage
DWSD's guide to subsurface storage, which includes associated credits, maintenance, costs, steps, and permitting.
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- DWSD
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View Fact Sheet - Subsurface Detention
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Rain Garden
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Rain Garden
DWSD's guide to rain gardens, which includes associated credits, maintenance, costs, steps, and permitting.
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- DWSD
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View Fact Sheet - Residential Rain Garden
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Permeable Pavement
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Permeable Pavement
DWSD's guide to permeable pavement, which includes associated credits, maintenance, costs, steps, and permitting.
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- DWSD
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View Fact Sheet - Permeable Pavement
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Detention/Retention Basins
Drainage Program Guide Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Best Management Practice: Detention/Retention Basins
DWSD's guide to detention and retention basins, which includes associated credits, maintenance, costs, steps, and permitting.
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- DWSD
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View Fact Sheet - Bioretention