At 32.6%, Greater Sudbury’s urban tree canopy compares favourably to other municipalities, which generally vary from 30 to 40 ...
As small air pockets between soil particles fill with water, the green roof acts like a sponge and soaks up as much rain as it can hold. This mitigates the problems of urban stormwater runoff in two ...
A detenetion pond, or "detention basin," is a large, constructed depression in an urban landscape that receives and stores the stormwater runoff from large drainage areas. Detention basins usually ...
Stormwater runoff is a major source of pollution for our waterways. Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District (WCSWCD) ...
Fighting heat waves, pollution and increasing the quality of life. Why 2025 is the year of the 'urban forest' in Providence.
The result was a 40% reduction in stormwater runoff, enabling compliance with ... HOENSOEY Cells have significantly contributed to enhancing urban water resilience, especially in eco-sensitive ...
Seen from space, Evanston’s urban forest spreads across property lines, a living green canopy that cleans and cools the air, ...
Most urban forest land is privately owned, but urban forestry is thought of as a public ... You may not plan for enough trees to help shade customers’ and employees’ cars and reduce stormwater runoff.
Permeable pavers have been used at the Carlingwood branch of the Ottawa Public Library with local stream and river health in ...
Sewage floods aren't just unsightly; they’re a public health threat. Outdated 200-year-old infrastructure leaves city streets ...
As properties in urban settings, like the University ... Unless properly managed, this increased stormwater runoff creates flooding, erosion and water quality problems. Why is stormwater runoff ...
TMDLs are a collaborative effort, and the success of water quality restoration in Idaho relies on community participation.