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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Assessment &
Viability FOR the North Concho
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Green infrastructure uses filtration, infiltration, and evapotranspiration to treat and soak up rainwater where it falls. It can deliver multiple environmental, social, and economic benefits beyond stormwater management alone. Terms such as nature-based solutions, green stormwater infrastructure, and low-impact development are also used to describe green infrastructure installations, and there is overlap between these concepts.
When green infrastructure systems are thoughtfully designed to fit the site-specific, local, or regional needs of the community and environment, they can provide cleaner air and water, protect against flooding and excessive heat exposure, provide diverse habitat, and create beautiful green spaces for all to enjoy (https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/about-green-infrastructure).
THE PROJECT
UCRA seeks to identify potential NPS contributions from various urban infrastructures and determine applicable green infrastructure using mapping and surveying. Based on the data compiled and assessed, UCRA will develop a Green Infrastructure Master Plan for use in future projects. This project is funded by EPA and managed by the TCEQ.
AGENCY CONTACT:
Ellen Groth
325-655-0565