The Benefits of Green Infrastructure

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE OFFERS A HOST OF BENEFITS...

such as improved water quality and increased climate resilience. Additionally, it extends beyond our natural ecosystem to increase community resilience and even financial opportunity. Check out this fact sheet to learn more about the benefits of green infrastructure:

For green infrastructure to really work, we need to hear from residents like you. There are two ways you can get involved:

1. We partnered with Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative (APACC) and DC Department of Energy Environment to host green infrastructure presentations. Check out the list of presentations on APACC’s event calendar.
2. Complete this brief survey to help shape projects in your area. Do you want to see more green infrastructure in your DC neighborhood? What community benefits matter most to you?

Contact Info: Nathan Peebles, DC Program Coordinator,
npeebles@cleanwater.org