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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.
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.
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.
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.
