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Advancing Green Infrastructure

American Rivers and the Green Reserve: Funding Green Infrastructure Solutions

American Rivers Resources: Information on Water Efficiency Stimulus Funding

Clean Water Challenges in a Changing Climate

Clean Water Infrastructure Funding

Developing Green Infrastructure Solutions: Stormwater Management Workshop and Presentation

Developing Messages for Change: Stormwater Communications Research and Tutorial

Green Infrastructure in Darby Creek, PA

Local Stormwater Codes and Ordinances

National Stormwater Rulemaking

Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

Polluted Stormwater Runoff

Rain Garden and Rain Barrel Initiatives

Sewage and Stormwater

Sewage Problems and Solutions

State Stormwater Permits

Stormwater Runoff and Transportation

Publications and Reports

Weathering Change (05/26/2011)

The Value of Green Infrastructure (01/21/2011)

Putting Green to Work: Economic Recovery Investments for Clean and Reliable Water (09/28/2010)

Clean Water for Maryland: Local Ordinances for Environmental Site Design (07/09/2009)

Local Water Policy Innovation: A Road Map for Community Based Stormwater Solutions (10/01/2008)

Using Green Infrastructure in Karst Regions (10/01/2008)

Catching the Rain: a Southeast Resource Guide to Natural Stormwater Management (06/01/2008)

What's In Your Water: The State of Public Notification in 11 U.S. States (08/01/2007)

Protecting Wisconsin's Waters: Better Oversight of Development is Necessary to Prevent Runoff Pollution (01/01/2007)

Waterways at Risk: How Low-Impact Development Can Reduce Runoff Pollution in Michigan (10/01/2005)

Follow the Money: An Agenda for Smarter Infrastructure Funding in the Great Lakes (02/01/2005)

Catching the Rain: a Great Lakes Resource Guide to Natural Stormwater Management (07/01/2004)

Video: Stormwater Messaging Tutorial: Messages for Change (05/27/2009)

Press Releases About Sewage and Stormwater

Report Taps into Innovative Financing to Secure Future for Sustainable Water Infrastructure (01/26/12)

“Endangered River” victory on the Chicago River (06/08/11)

New Report Calls for Federal Action to Improve Flood Protection, Other Policies in Face of Climate Change (05/26/11)

Sewage Bacteria Makes Chicago River One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers (05/17/11)

‘STOPS Runoff Act of 2011’ Introduced to Senate (05/05/11)

Sewage spill in TN is example of national clean water threat (04/06/11)

New Guide Helps Municipalities Monetize the Value of Green Infrastructure (01/21/11)

A 21st Century Flood Management Strategy for the Southeast (05/11/10)

American Rivers and 13 Milwaukee Groups Receive $3.7 Million in Green Infrastructure Grants (05/10/10)

New American Rivers office in Milwaukee will focus on protecting clean water (09/21/09)

American Rivers Helps Volunteers Protect Clean Water in Delaware County Neighborhoods (07/28/09)

Go Green This Summer: Save Water, Save Money, and Prevent Pollution (07/01/09)

A Big Day For Clean Water (06/18/09)

South Carolina Takes Step to Protect Clean Water, Public Health (06/02/09)

Toledo City Council Votes for Clean Water (04/29/09)

Saluda River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers (04/07/09)

Mattawoman Creek among America’s Most Endangered Rivers (04/07/09)

Congress Takes Big Step Forward to Protect Clean Water, Public Health (03/12/09)

Congress Takes Big Step Forward to Protect Clean Water, Public Health (03/05/09)

Go Green This Spring: Save Water, Save Money, and Prevent Pollution (02/17/09)

Stronger Stormwater Safeguards Needed to Protect Maryland's Clean Water (01/06/09)

Green Infrastructure Projects in Pennsylvania Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy (12/17/08)

Green Infrastructure Projects in Wisconsin Would Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy (12/17/08)

New Report Helps Citizens Fight Stormwater Pollution in Their Communities (10/16/08)

American Rivers to Host Local Officials on Green Infrastructure Tour (09/30/08)

Sewage and Stormwater in the News

Workshop on Stormwater Pollution to be held on July 22… Glass City Jungle (07/15/09)

Why Conserve Water? Get Out! (03/23/09)

Volunteers Needed for Rain Barrel Work Camp TTF Watershed Partnership (06/26/09)

Toledo's water issue: solving the flooding problem WTVG ABC 13 - Toledo, Ohio (01/19/11)

Toledo Votes for Green Infrastructure Solutions Water and Wastewater (05/07/09)

Blog Posts About the Sewage and Stormwater

River Policy Update: 2011 Wrap-Up (02/03/12)

Cities Should Go Green to Address Crumbling Infrastructure (01/25/12)

Testifying on Green Infrastructure (12/22/11)

Celebrating Green Streets in Maryland (12/15/11)

Giving Thanks – for Fresh Food and Clean Water (11/29/11)

New Report: Investments in Clean Water Could Create Millions of Jobs (10/05/11)

Keeping Chemicals Out of Rivers (09/21/11)

Survey Supports Smart Stormwater Rules (09/16/11)

Swimming in Slime Underscores Need for Smart Clean Water Protections (08/31/11)

Hurricane Irene Underscores Need For Better Preparation (08/29/11)

6th Street: Un-paving the path to Green (08/24/11)

Contaminants in Your Clams? (08/22/11)

Is your beach safe for swimming? (08/11/11)

Sewage spill in NY’s Hudson River (07/22/11)

Toledo Blade Outdoors Editor Paddles the Mighty Maumee River Again After 27 Years (07/11/11)

Pennsylvania supports Philadelphia plan for green infrastructure (06/08/11)

Reaching Out for Clean Water in Philly (06/02/11)

Preparing for extremes in Nashville (05/24/11)

Protecting Our Clean Water with the STOPS Runoff Act (05/06/11)

Great Lakes Restoration Funding (04/21/11)