Our region's green infrastructure

Our Greenseams program captures a significant amount of stormwater every time it rains. Besides Greenseams, 10 other green infrastructure strategies help protect basements, sewers and area waterways every time it rains.

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Learn How To Capture Stormwater

Do you want to reduce stormwater pollution, conserve water and save money?  

Green infrastructure allows us to collect and infiltrate stormwater by keeping it out of sewers and waterways, reducing flooding and basement back-ups.  It can be as simple as connecting a rain barrel to your home or planting native vegetation.  

Read more in our Learn section about how you can use green infrastructure to capture stormwater.


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The Brewery - MMSD Signature Projects

The Brewery, a redevelopment project at the old Pabst Brewery site in Milwaukee, has taken sustainable stormwater management to the next level by holding, capturing and evapotranspiring stormwater runoff.


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Milwaukee Co. Zoo - MMSD Signature Projects

The Milwaukee County Zoo added a green roof with special monitoring features on its conservation education building to its list of fantastic attractions. It was one of the first green roofs in Milwaukee.



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Walnut Way Neighborhood - MMSD Signature Projects

The Walnut Way Conservation Corps has implemented rain barrels, cisterns, and rain gardens to capture rain water. They've also worked on an education and outreach program to promote sustainable living within the neighborhood.