Green Infrastructure
a periodic update on activities
Volume 2008, Issue 4 September 2008
In April of 2007, EPA and four national groups signed the Green
Upcoming Events
Infrastructure Statement of Intent to promote green infrastruc
ture as a reliable and viable method for managing wet weather.
October
Since then, 67 national, regional and local organizations have
American Society of Landscape
endorsed a Stakeholder Statement of Support for Green Infra Architects (ASLA) Annual Meeting
& Expo
structure as a commitment to implement this cost effective and
Philadelphia, PA
often environmentally preferable approach to wet weather
October 3-7, 2008
management. Engagement and assistance from these partners
Seattle, WA
mainstream the use of green infrastructure practices.
November 16-19, 2008
techniques. To learn
and techniques. learn about
about ot
other existing
existing progra
programs, or to to
Wetlands Studies and Solutions, VA
Outreach Contacts
stability as well as interconnected voids for root penetration, air, Soil® Ithaca, NY. Photo credit: Ted