The Great Lakes Stormwater Technology Transfer Collaborative aims to spread the use of advanced stormwater technology throughout the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region.
Great Lakes Commission, Lawrence Tech champion new stormwater technology initiative. Reducing barriers to green infrastructure
use of advanced stormwater technology throughout the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region in the United States and Canada — overcoming barriers to getting the right stormwater technology to the right people and places. Innovations in stormwater management — such as green infrastruc- ture design, data-driven water management systems, and proprietary structural systems — are vital in protecting communities from polluted stormwater and flooding. But smaller or financially struggling com- munities can face challenges in implementing them. The collaborative’s kickoff event focused on establishing the guiding principles, structure, and function of the group, and addressing initial
The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) , in partnership with Lawrence Tech- nological University (LTU), kicked off the Great Lakes Stormwater Technology Transfer Collaborative. The new group aims to spread the
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