Attention all, the recording of our 1/12/18 webinar entitled “Green Infrastructure and Health: Actualizing the Connections” is now available here. The webinar explores what science tells us about time in nature and health, the business case for time in nature, and the role of nature and the health clinic. Through expert panelists from different sectors, learn what each field […]
Category Archives: News and Opportunities
P3GreatLakes
This new resource aims to provide information on P3s, stormwater credit trading, environmental impact bonds, and other innovative economic instruments that may assist in the large-scale use of the GSI. It is funded by the Great Lakes Protection Fund. Visit the website View their twitter feed Start a conversation in our P3GreatLakes library folder
Upcoming Conferences
November 6-9: Operation & Maintenance of Stormwater Control Measures Conference in Denver, CO This conference, put on by the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI), will explore new advances, approaches, and lessons learned in the operation and maintenance of gray and green stormwater control infrastructure. Register for the upcoming conference here.
Save the Date for these 2018 Conferences
May 7-8: WE&RF Research Conference in Atlanta, GA The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation, in partnership with the Water Research Foundation, will hold its annual Research Conference with the theme of “Advancing Reuse & Integrated Water.” The Call for Abstracts for the conference is currently open through November 7. June 3-7: World Environment and Water Resources […]
Partnerships and Funding
WIFIA Program: The EPA will be hosting multiple information sessions and a webinar series to describe its Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. View the full schedule here. NASA DEVELOP: This partnership program allows communities to use NASA’s observation technology to address their own environmental concerns, including water infrastructure. Read about NASA DEVELOP’s recent work with The Nature […]
EDF Releases Guide for Public Sector Infrastructure Needs
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a report entitled, “Unlocking Private Capital to Finance Sustainable Infrastructure.” The framework highlights four important areas for attracting private investment in sustainable infrastructure: Suitable investment models Standardized performance measurement Transparent risk management Facilitating effective stakeholder engagement
“Innovative and Integrated Stormwater Management” Report
New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) partnered with the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to create this report. Data from the stormwater programs of 35 diverse communities is compiled to provide an analysis of challenges, lessons learned, initiatives, and regulatory requirements relating to stormwater management.
Upcoming Conferences
Aug. 27-31: Surface Water Quality Conference and Exposition in Bellevue, WA StormCon is holding its 16th annual conference to explore GSI solutions and a healthy bottom line. Register and view the event program here. Oct. 3-4: Growing Sustainable Communities in Dubuque, Iowa The Midwest’s largest sustainability conference will feature more than 30 workshops on a wide variety of sustainability […]
WE&RF Research Project Will Create New Cost Database for Stormwater Infrastructure
WE&RF recently awarded a contract for a research project entitled “Community-Enabled Lifecycle Analysis of Stormwater Infrastructure Costs (CLASIC).” CLASIC will: Collect and analyze cost data on both green and gray infrastructure. Create a separate database to allow for detailed cost tracking. This new database can be linked to the International Stormwater BMP database. Click here to learn more about CLASIC.
Report Explores GSI’s Ecosystem Services and Implementation Strategies
The UK’s Houses of Parliament published its “Urban Green Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services” report to identify the benefits that natural systems such as GSI provide to humans, such as: Urban temperature regulation Improved air quality Noise reduction The report also provides strategies jurisdictions use when making the case for green infrastructure, including the UN’s Sustainable ‘Development Goals […]