Green stormwater infrastructure

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Green stormwater infrastructure

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Apr 1, 2021

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Green storm water infrastructure uses the power of plants and soils to improve water quality. More than that, Lauren McPhillips discusses how making stormwater infrastructure green is saving cities money, impacting environmental justice, and cooling urban heat islands with aesthetically pleasing gardens.

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Apr 1, 2021

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Green stormwater infrastructure

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