Green Infrastructure

DefinitionA set of strategies and specifically designed systems to manage stormwater runoff through a variety of small, cost-effective landscape features located on a property. Green infrastructure employs infiltration (allowing water to slowly sink into the soil), evaporation/transpiration using native vegetation and rainwater capture and reuse (storing runoff to water plants, flush toilets, etc.). This may include green roof, rain gardens, rain barrels, permeable paving, etc. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Infrastructure website has more information at https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure.