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EPA launches new green infrastructure website

Posted Fri, 2012/03/09 - 3:11pm by RCAP

EPA’s Office of Water has announced the release of its new Green Infrastructure website to better communicate the “what, why, and how” of green infrastructure to municipalities, developers, and the general public.  Green infrastructure uses vegetation, soils and natural processes to manage water and create healthier urban environments.  The new Green Infrastructure website is a one-stop shop for resources on green infrastructure that features improved navigability and up-to-date content. 

EPA announces availability of green infrastructure technical assistance to selected partner communities

Posted Fri, 2012/02/24 - 12:38pm by RCAP

EPA is accepting letters of interest from communities interested in receiving direct assistance for projects that facilitate the use of green infrastructure to protect water quality.  Technical assistance will be provided through EPA contract support and will be directed to watersheds/sewersheds with significant water-quality degradation associated with urban stormwater.  The total EPA assistance available is approximately $950,000 and will be distributed among 10 to 20 projects. The value of the assistance available to each project will be approximately $50,000 to $100,000.