Stormwater Runoff

LTU To Host Sixth Annual Stormwater Summit Oct. 5

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University will host the sixth annual Regional Stormwater Summit Friday, Oct. 5 on campus. The event is presented as a cooperative effort of Lawrence Tech, the office of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, and the nonprofit group Pure Oakland Water. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 5

By |2018-09-21T14:12:59-04:00September 21st, 2018|ESD|

Grand Rapids’ Investment In Green Infrastructure Outweigh Costs

GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Valley State University researchers have found the benefits outweigh the costs of Grand Rapids’ investment in green infrastructure to limit stormwater runoff. Advocates say the findings are significant for quantifying the environmental benefits of projects that cost more upfront compared to traditional “gray infrastructure” that simply diverts stormwater to the Grand River,

By |2018-08-20T08:01:12-04:00August 20th, 2018|Clean Update|

M2 TechCast: LTU’s Carpenter Explains How Green Infrastructure Can Clean Storm Water Runoff Mother Nature’s Way

ROYAL OAK - Don Carpenter, water expert from Lawrence Technological University, discusses green water infrastructure and what it could mean for cities like Flint in this episode of M2 TechCast. Green infrastructure is Nature’s way of handling storm water runoff. If lakes, streams, and oceans do not realize we have developed the land adjacent to

By |2016-09-07T13:36:17-04:00September 7th, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

LTU To Test System To Reduce Stormwater Runoff

SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University will be the first of several test sites around the country for an innovative drainage system for parking lots that is expected to significantly reduce stormwater runoff, a major source of water pollution. The goal is to create a new national standard in stormwater design. LTU is partnering with Parjana

By |2015-12-08T18:40:53-05:00December 8th, 2015|Clean Update|