Sustainability is a movement that is here to stay. There are so many ways people have been able to make resources last longer like solar panels, electric cars, and wind turbines. Green infrastructure for stormwater management is one way people are taking action to improve our environment.
Sometimes the rain infiltration needs help with the use of rain gardens or bio-retention systems. Rain gardens help with the pooling of water after heavy rainfall, by re-directing the flow of the water into an area that has vegetation planted in a shallow basin.
Instead of helping the water back into the ground, some people choose to collect the rainwater. This eliminates infiltration issues and creates a useful water resource to save water in other areas of life.
Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management Series:
INTRODUCTION
PERMEABLE PAVEMENT
BIORETENTION
RAIN HARVESTING
CONCLUSION