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kevin shafer, executive director of milwaukee metropolitan sewage district, and karen sands, the manager of sustainabililty, discuss milwaukee’s approach to green infrastructure, and how it helps manage stormwater and flooding, create jobs, lower energy costs, restore fish populations, beautify neighborhoods, and reduce pollution.<\/p>\n

to learn more about ways communities across the country are using green infrastructure to manage stormwater, go to nrdc\u2019s rooftops to rivers page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

you might be surprised to learn that great ideas are coming out of milwaukee’s sewage district, but their sustainability programs are so innovative, they’re attracting new workers who want to jump on board.

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