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This page features green infrastructure-related resources, including case studies, articles, books, websites and funding sources. Use drop down menus at the right to browse by type, region, scale, focus, or by keyword search. Items appear in order of date posted.

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EPA Launches Healthy Watersheds Initiative and Web Site

Date Posted: 5/7/2009
EPA has launched a new initiative called “Healthy Watersheds” that emphasizes protection and conservation of aquatic ecosystems.   Read more>

Article: Coming to Terms with Green Infrastructure

Date Posted: 5/7/2009
This article, published by NOAA Coastal Services Center, explores the meaning of the term "green infrastructure" and how it relates to other conservation efforts.   Read more>

NARC Grant for Green Infrastructure Initiatives

Date Posted: 4/2/2009
The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is seeking applications for the distribution of grants to regional organizations promoting the use of green infrastructure.   Read more>

Call for Environmental Research Ideas

Date Posted: 3/3/2009
You are invited to submit your favorite transportation and environmental research ideas to the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO via the Transportation and Environmental Research Ideas (TERI) Database. The Center is accepting TERI research ideas through Friday, March 13th.   Read more>

Call for Proposals: Paul S Sarbanes Transit in Parks

Date Posted: 2/18/2009
The purpose of the program is to enhance the protection of national parks and Federal lands, and increase the enjoyment of visitors’ experience. The program funds capital and planning expenses for alternative transportation systems such as buses and trams in federally-managed parks and public lands.   Read more>

Webcast Series: Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure

Date Posted: 2/18/2009
The US Environmental Protection Agency will be airing six webcasts related to Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure, beginning March 3, 2009.   Read more>

Request for Applications: EPA Smart Growth Implementation Assistance

Date Posted: 2/18/2009
Technical assistance available to communities that want to incorporate smart growth in their future development to meet environmental and other community goals.   Read more>

Video Shows Green Practices to Manage Stormwater Runoff

Date Posted: 1/16/2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Botanic Garden produced an on-line video, “Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In,” that highlights green techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs and rain barrels to help manage stormwater runoff.   Read more>

2009 Urban & Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

Date Posted: 12/5/2008
2009 Call for Proposals is Open - Application Deadline: February 17, 2009   Read more>

Making a Difference with Green Community Strategies

Date Posted: 12/2/2008
Environmental sustainability and climate change issues are consuming the nation's attention. This 2008 AICP Symposium is available as a free podcast – eligible for 2.5 CM credits – until March 31, 2009.   Read more>
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Green Infrastructure: Linking Landscapes and Communities by Mark A. Benedict and Edward T. McMahon is an illustrative review of advances in smart land conservation and large scale thinking that provides a green solution to many of the problems associated with sprawling development.