Related Links
City of Phoenix Water Services Department
ADEQ Surface Water Monitoring and Assessment
ADEQ Registration and Permits
Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GI) is a range of measures designed to work with nature, the water cycle, and the environment to manage stormwater runoff. GI can provide multiple co-benefits, such as helping to mitigate localized flooding, reducing heat-island effect, improving localized air quality, improving localized water quality, reducing reliance on landscaping irrigation, and supporting native vegetation which provides biodiversity benefits. Common examples of GI are vegetated bioswales, bioretention basins, and permeable concrete or pavers.
The following studies provide more information on Green Infrastructure in Phoenix
Identifying Key Areas in the City of Phoenix for Infiltration and Retention Using Low Impact Development (PDF) - 2022
Recommendations for Integrating GI in Hazard Mitigation Planning (PDF) - 2020
Greater Phoenix Metro Green Infrastructure Handbook (PDF) – 2019 - Sustainable Cities Network
Triple Bottom Line Cost Benefit Analysis of Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Development (GI/LID) in Phoenix, AZ (PDF) – 2018
Effectiveness of Existing Green Infrastructure in Phoenix (PDF) – 2018