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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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
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View Article - Bioswale
- Permeable Pavement
After "epic" flood, Detroit Zen Center looks to be a model for stormwater management
After "epic" flood, Detroit Zen Center looks to be a model for stormwater management
Article about the Detroit Zen Center installing a green roof to mitigate flooding, promote sustainability, and improve their space.
Organization
- Model D Media
Published date
View Article - Green Roof
- Residential Rain Garden
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
Chase investing $900K in Detroit infrastructure
Chase investing $900K in Detroit infrastructure
Chase is investing $900K into projects in the city including green infrastructure and the Eastern Market's business improvement zone.
Organization
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- The Detroit News
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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
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.
Organization
- Greater Lakes
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North End Rain Gardens
North End Rain Gardens
Examples of how Community Development Corporations (CDCs) promote GSI in Detroit: a rain garden at Nehemiah House in Detroit's North End and North End Christian Community Development's farm and prairie garden.
Organization
- Erb Family Foundation
- Greater Woodward Community Development Corporation
- Northend Christian Community Development Inc.
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View Video - Residential Rain Garden
Sierra Club – Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens
Sierra Club – Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens
An introduction to Sierra Club Detroit Chapter's GSI work.
Organization
- Erb Family Foundation
- Sierra Club
Published date
View Video - Rain Barrel
- Residential Rain Garden