green infrastructure

Reducing Stormwater Runoff Videos

Three videos on using green infrastructure to reduce stormwater runoff. Covers green roofs, rain gardens, pervious pavement, and rain barrels.

Created on Nov 17, 2011 – Author: Brad Bennett

Filed under best management practices, green infrastructure, stormwater runoff reduction, Community Development Services, Public Works

Green Infrastructure Conference

Date:

April 13, 2011 - 9:00am - 3:45pm

Green Landscape

This conference addresses maintenance for bioretention swales, native plantings, rain gardens, porous pavements, and green roofs.

Sponsored by the University of Illinois Office of Public Engagement

Last updated on Mar 16, 2011 (Created on Jan 14, 2011) – Author: Brad Bennett

Filed under Events & Activities, green infrastructure, Community Development Services, Doing Business in Urbana, Living in Urbana, Public Works

Rain Gardens and Rain Barrels

Rain gardens and rain barrels offer residents an excellent opportunity to help to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution from their property.

Rain barrels collect and hold rainwater from rooftops, which can be used for watering lawns and gardens.

Last updated on Dec 01, 2010 (Created on Jun 16, 2010) – Author: Brad Bennett

Filed under green infrastructure, rain barrels, rain gardens, Sustainability, Public Works

Green infrastructure practices are urban stormwater management techniques that rely on natural systems to retain more stormwater on-site through infiltration, evapotranspiration and harvesting for reuse.

Created on Jun 14, 2010 – Author: Brad Bennett

Filed under Developers, green infrastructure, LID, low impact development, Sustainability, Community Development Services, Public Works