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Green Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Implementation

Green infrastructure is an adaptable and multi-benefit approach to stormwater management. Communities can incorporate green infrastructure into a wide array of projects, including when planning a new park, rebuilding a roadway, or installing or modifying wastewater or stormwater infrastructure. Successful projects involve planning, design, financing, and operation and maintenance, as well as listening to community voices early and at every step. Explore the pages below to learn about how to plan, design, implement, and maintain green infrastructure.

  • Community Planning and Green Infrastructure

    Community Planning and Green Infrastructure

    Strategic planning helps prioritize green infrastructure implementation and provide benefits that align with community goals.

    Learn About Planning
  • Design Strategies

    Design Strategies

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

    See Design Considerations
  • Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities

    Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities

    Federal, nonprofit, and local funding resources are available to help communities implement green infrastructure.

    Explore Funding Opportunities
  • Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

    Installation, Operation, and Maintenance

    Correctly installing, operating, and maintaining green infrastructure is essential for proper function and long-term performance.

    Read Operations and Maintenance
  • Community Engagement

    Equitable Green Infrastructure

    Green infrastructure projects can provide opportunities for meaningful community engagement and designs.

    View Community Engagement Considerations
  • Past Green Infrastructure Technical Assistance

    Past Green Infrastructure Technical Assistance

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

    Find Technical Assistance Reports

Green Infrastructure

  • About Green Infrastructure
    • Types of Green Infrastructure
    • Benefits of Green Infrastructure
      • Environmental Benefits
      • Social Benefits
      • Economic Benefits
  • Green Infrastructure Planning, Design, & Implementation
    • Community Planning & Green Infrastructure
    • Green Infrastructure Design Strategies
    • Green Infrastructure Funding & Technical Assistance Opportunities
    • Green Infrastructure Installation, Operation, & Maintenance 
    • Green Infrastructure Community Engagement
    • Resources & Lessons Learned from Past Green Infrastructure Technical Assistance
  • Using Green Infrastructure to Address Clean Water Act Requirements
    • Green Infrastructure & Integrated Planning
    • Using Green Infrastructure to Support Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Program Compliance
    • Addressing Combined Sewer Overflows Using Green Infrastructure
      • Getting Realistic by Using Gray & Green Infrastructure in D.C.
      • Clean Water Atlanta: Energizing Green Infrastructure Through City Programming
      • Leading with Green Infrastructure in Louisville
      • Using Green Infrastructure to Address Clean Water Act Enforcement
    • Green Infrastructure & Clean Water Act Requirements Resources
  • EPA Green Infrastructure Resources
    • Green Infrastructure Soak Up the Rain Webinars
  • Green Infrastructure & Extreme Weather
    • Mitigate Flooding
    • Prepare for Drought
    • Reduce Heat Islands
    • Protect Coasts
    • Lower Building Energy Demands
    • Spend Less Energy Managing Water
  • Collaborate for Green Infrastructure
    • Campus RainWorks
      • How to Enter Campus RainWorks
      • Past Campus RainWorks Winners
      • Campus RainWorks Resources
    • Green Infrastructure Federal Collaborative
Contact Us About Green Infrastructure
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on February 13, 2025
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