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stormwater management makes philadelphia a greener city

thu, 07 jul 2011 11:00:17 +0000

at first glance, the area surrounding the waterview recreation center in philadelphia’s germantown section seems ordinary enough–but in reality, it’s comprised of a number of “green infrastructure” techniques that keep water out of the storm drains. during heavy rainfalls, when the city’s combined sewer system can be easily overwhelmed, porous sidewalks, tree trenches, and a flow-through planter manage the water as it falls. that helps protect local rivers and streams.

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pa. sustainable home harvests rainwater

tue, 05 jul 2011 11:00:31 +0000

the words “sustainable house” may conjure images of hippie throw backs living in grass shacks, geodesic domes, or some other dwelling that’s wacky and weird. but the rosses wanted to show that it’s possible to live in a home that’s “just like others in the neighborhood” — but which is also in harmony with the natural world.

minimizing the impacts of storm water runoff through native landscaping, infiltration and harvesting for reuse was a goal from the start.

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capturing rainwater is good business practice

tue, 28 jun 2011 11:00:35 +0000

at the pennsylvania farm show complex and expo center in harrisburg, pa, a partnership between management, the susquehanna river basin commission, delaware valley college, and penn state university to manage storm water runoff is proving to be valuable on many fronts.

the suite of best management practices employed on site are keeping runoff out of the paxton creek (which flows into the susquehanna and ultimately into the chesapeake bay); they are highly visible and act as educational touchstones that reach the hundreds of thousands of people who visit the complex every year; the lower water and sewer bills and the savings associated with the systems will surpass the initial investment over time.

simply put, says executive director patrick kerwin, the greening effort at the complex makes good business sense.

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