Have you ever wondered what you could be doing to improve water management on your property or in your community? Perhaps you’ve taken a stroll around Glenlake Park and noticed all the lovely stream bank restoration efforts that were included in the renovation? Well, you’re in luck. The City of Decatur is hosting a Green Umbrella meeting on Thursday, March 3rd for you to learn all about green infrastructure.
Green infrastructure methods imitate nature’s own systems to manage water using engineered soils and specific plant materials on a regional, community and individual site scale to reduce flooding and improve water quality. Attendees will gain an understanding of the role of green infrastructure in our cities, parks and even our own back yards. Topics will include:
- Rain gardens
- Bioswales
- Structural soils for urban trees
- Utilizing the existing natural landscape to reduce flooding and improve water quality
Our presenter will be Steve Provost (RLA, LEED AP), from jB+a, inc. and an Environmental Sustainability Board member. Following the presentation there will be Q&A as well as networking time. We hope you can join us!
Date: Thursday, March 3rd
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Decatur City Hall
