Science & Technology

Urban Waters and the Greater Philadelphia Area/Delaware River Watershed (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware)

This page provides background information on the Greater Philadelphia Area/Delaware River Watershed area one of the 18 Designated Urban Waters Locations.

Urban Waters and the Green-Duwamish Watershed (Washington)

This page provides background information on the Green-Duwamish Watershed area in Washington, one of the 19 Designated Urban Waters Locations.

Urban Waters and the Proctor Creek Watershed/Atlanta (Georgia)

Proctor Creek Watershed/Atlanta (Georgia) of the Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP) reconnects urban communities with their waterways by improving coordination among federal agencies and collaborating with community-led efforts.

Flood Loss Avoidance Benefits of Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management

This modeling study estimates the flood loss avoidance benefits from application of small storm retention practices (green infrastructure) for new development and redevelopment nationwide.

Social Benefits of Green Infrastructure

Investing in green infrastructure can improve the well-being of residents through greater access to green space.

Green Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Implementation

Learn about how to plan, design, implement, and maintain green infrastructure.

Green Infrastructure Design Strategies

Thoughtful and strategic designs help ensure successful green infrastructure performance and implementation.

Resources and Lessons Learned from Past Green Infrastructure Technical Assistance

EPA has provided successful green infrastructure technical assistance throughout the country.

Using Green Infrastructure to Address Clean Water Act Enforcement

The Using Green Infrastructure to Address CWA Enforcement table contains information on communities that have implemented green infrastructure to meet requirements.

Green Infrastructure and Extreme Weather

Information and resources on the climate resiliency benefits of green infrastructure.

Spend Less Energy Managing Water

Information and resources on how green infrastructure can help reduce the energy needed to manage water.

Watershed Boundary

This page includes map resources for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program.

Determine Organizational Boundaries

Tools and guidance for low emitters and small businesses to develop an organization-wide GHG inventory and establish a plan to ensure GHG emissions data consistency for tracking progress towards reaching an emissions reduction goal.

Climate Risks and Opportunities Defined

A wide range of federal programs are available to help organizations identify and implement GHG reduction opportunities.

Region 9 Pre-meeting Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Webinar presented in collaboration with California’s Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) on April 5, 2017

EPA Region 9 Pre-meeting Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Webinar presented in collaboration with California’s Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) - April 5, 2017