Sustainable Solutions in Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Our Work
What do we do?
At The Exchange, we understand the transformative potential of green stormwater infrastructure in advancing equity, building green neighborhoods, creating new infrastructure job opportunities, and complementing traditional stormwater management solutions in the context of a changing climate.
We take pride in documenting and sharing our project processes and outcomes. By sharing our insights, case studies, and blueprints, we empower municipalities to implement sustainable solutions and enable GSI practitioners from all sectors to learn from our experiences.
Our Team
Who are we?
Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange is a network of cross-sector GSI professionals and green stormwater nerds dedicated to advancing equitable green stormwater infrastructure across North America. Our collective of green stormwater enthusiasts collaborates to share knowledge, promote innovation, and champion environmentally sustainable practices.
Our Values
Based on our strategic plan:
Connection
Taking GSI to scale will require a broad network of GSI professionals.
Inspiration
Our work together provides the spark for innovation.
Collaboration
We must integrate strategy and action across sectors to realize our vision.
Leadership
Our members are the current and future leaders of the GSI profession.
Community
Our work will not succeed without centering community as its focus.
Equity
We believe that one’s race, economic status, zip code, and other forms of personal community identity should not define one’s privilege or oppression.
Innovation
New ideas are key to achieving GSI’s promise as a tool for both managing stormwater and enhancing the livability of disadvantaged communities.
Our Theory
The 3 Pillars of Change
Our theory of change revolves around three key elements that drive our mission forward: leadership, implementation, and evidence-building. Each component supports our efforts to promote equitable GSI practices through targeted programs and initiatives.
Leadership
Building members’ leadership skills through training programs like the Adaptive Leadership Program.
Implementation
Providing members with opportunities to innovate and implementation solutions through our Peer Learning & Re-grant Programs.
Evidence-Building
Making the case for GSI through studies like the State of Public Sector GSI and others available in the GSI Library.