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Department of Environment

Wayne County’s Green Infrastructure Effort

Wayne County Department of Environment is championing the development of Green Infrastructure in Wayne County as well as promoting it in southeastern Michigan. Green infrastructure has a number of environmental and economic benefits in addition to reducing the volume of sewer overflows and runoff. These benefits include…

Cleaner Water
Enhanced Water Supplies
Cleaner Air
Reduced Urban Temperatures
Increased Energy Efficiency
Source Water Protection
Community Benefits
Cost Savings

Overview

Southeastern Michigan Urban Ecosystem Report

Green Infrastructure Reports:
Rouge Watershed - Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Edward Hines Parkway – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Lower 1 – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Lower 2 – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Middle 1 – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Middle 3 – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Main 1-2 – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Main 3-4 – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Rouge SWMA Upper – Comparison 1991 vs. 2002

Department Organizations

Click here to view the photos from the 2009 Green Schools Awards Ceremony!

Kelly Cave
Director

24 Hour Environmental Hotline
Ph: 888-223-2363