An ELI Research Seminar
Municipal wastewater and stormwater utilities are increasingly incorporating green infrastructure (GI) into their wet weather management plans. GI can be a cost-effective alternative for communities in lieu of traditional gray infrastructure and also can provide significant community benefits such as redevelopment and green space creation. Regulators are supportive of its use, but green concepts are relatively new and questions remain about how GI will be monitored, assessed and credited and whether, ultimately, it will be effective.
Our discussion focused on lessons learned with regard to GI implementation, the evaluation and maintenance of green projects following completion, and the growing trend in the use of GI following enforcement actions. Our panel discussed the pros and cons of GI, whether GI is the best solution for communities, and GI alternatives. This event was valuable for stormwater and wastewater utilities, city managers, citizens, and environmental groups.
Speakers:
Jessica E. DeMonte, Principal, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP (moderator)
Gary Belan, Senior Director and Co-Lead, Clean Water Supply Program, American Rivers
George S. Hawkins, General Manager, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
Lou McMahon, Partner, McMahon DeGulis
Carrie Noteboom, Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department
Materials:
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