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Green Design

The following links are provided to help illustrate the different types of water conservation projects that can be employed to help manage stormwater and to mitigate runoff.

Introduction to Green Design	Downspouts Rain Barrels and Cisterns
Bioinfiltration: Rain Gardens	Filter Strips
Green Roofs: Best Management Practices	Naturalized Detention Basins
Drainage Swales	New Construction
Natural Landscaping	Permeable Paving

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