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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Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management
Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management
In honor of civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, the City of Detroit and public and private partners have revitalized Viola Liuzzo Park as a place for gathering, historic reflection, and to manage stormwater in the neighborhood.
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- DWSD
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Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management (Long Version)
Viola Liuzzo Park is Revitalized for the Neighborhood and Stormwater Management (Long Version)
In honor of civil rights activist, Viola Liuzzo, the City of Detroit and public and private partners have revitalized Viola Liuzzo Park as a place for gathering, historic reflection, and to manage stormwater in the neighborhood.
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- DWSD
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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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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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SciTech Now Episode 418
SciTech Now Episode 418
A video discussing the function and benefits of bioretention gardens in Detroit.
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- PBS
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- Residential Rain Garden
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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- Bioretention
Healing the Great Lakes with Green Infrastructure
Healing the Great Lakes with Green Infrastructure
The Greater Lakes Initiative is leading an effort to bring municipalities together to manage water resources in a holistic manner.
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- Greater Lakes
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