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Heard of Green Stormwater Infrastructure?

We've got it here in the West Valley!

Stormwater flowing along a curb into a vegetated bioretention basin, with arrows indicating the direction of flow.
Stormwater flowing along a curb into a vegetated bioretention basin, with arrows indicating the direction of flow.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure is working quietly every day to protect our local creeks and neighborhoods.

Features like permeable pavement, landscaped curb extensions, and bioretention areas are designed to capture, slow, and filter stormwater before it flows into our storm drains and creeks. These improvements help reduce flooding, improve water quality, protect downstream habitats, and keep pollutants out of waterways.

As stormwater regulations become more complex and rainfall patterns more intense, investing in smart, sustainable infrastructure helps ensure our communities remain protected now and into the future.

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▶️ Watch the reel to see how Green Stormwater Infrastructure is making a difference right here in the West Valley: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7rlvc4ppYmQ?feature=share

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