Reasons to Consider Stormwater Green Infrastructure; Galbraith, Ed; Barr Engineering; 2014...

Reasons to Consider Stormwater Green Infrastructure

Ed GalbraithBarr Engineering Company

2014 Mid-America Environmental Compliance Conference

Considering Green Infrastructure

• Improving – Long term compliance– The environment– Internal culture– Corporate brand

• Financial Considerations

Compliance

• State MS4 Permits• TMDLS• County and Municipal Stormwater

Requirements

Environment

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Internal Culture

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Corporate Brand

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Financial

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Do More Do More

Annual mulchingSemi-annual weeding Tougher plantsWater capture and reuse

Operation and Maintenance

Do LessDo Less

MowingWateringPesticide application

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Reasons to Consider Stormwater Green Infrastructure

Ed GalbraithBarr Engineering Company

2014 Mid-America Environmental Compliance Conference