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Stormwater Green Infrastructure Projects include techniques and plantings used to reduce stormwater runoff through groundwater infiltration, evapotranspiration, and rainwater harvesting; and projects designed to protect, restore, or construct stream and wetland ecosystems.
Project examples
- Green streets;
- Permeable pavement;
- Bioretention;
- Green roofs;
- Cisterns for harvesting and reuse of stormwater;
- Street tree/urban forestry/tree box expansion;
- Downspout disconnection;
- Wetland restoration;
- Stream restoration and daylighting;
- Sustainable landscaping and site design;
- Other practices that mimic natural hydrology to provide a water quality benefit; and
- Equipment to maintain these practices, such as a vacuum-powered street sweeping of permeable pavers.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Budget includes at least $250,000 in Clean Water Construction-eligible costs;
- Project contributes to the achievement, maintenance, or compliance with the enforceable requirements of the CWA;
- Project site is publicly owned and located in the District of Columbia;
- Project must reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and/or enhance habitats which protect or improve water quality;
- Projects must be voluntary, and as such, cannot be used to meet the stormwater management requirements of 21 DCMR Chapter 5;
- Application includes proof of permission from the property owner;
- Project must include construction; however, funds can also be used for planning, survey, design, permitting, project-related outreach, and educational signage;
- Application must present a project that can be completed within three-years; alternatively, the project can be broken into design and construction phases, with each being completed within a three-year time period;
- Application must include a feasible plan for maintenance of the structure, restoration, or planting that ensures continuing functionality; and
- Application must identify the planned source and amount of non-federal matching funds to be used for the project.
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