HR 4202 Green Infrastructure for CWA of 2009

Greetings!

NeFSMA anticipates the delivery of our first newsletter of the year this week, but this legislative item came across my desk that I'd like to share. I encourage you to look into it and, if inclined, support the Bill. www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4202/text

House Bill 4202 would provide funding for five centers of research focused on Green Infrastructure development. Research is definitely needed and the results of the National Research Council 2008 Final Report to EPA indicated that this type of research structure is needed to stem problems caused to receiving water impacts caused by urbanization. The Bill also proposes grants for Green Infrastructure projects at the local level. Priority for funding would be given to projects that address combined sewer overflows, but it seems that straight stormwater management projects would be applicable as well.

Here is a summary of the Bill from American Rivers. I encourage you to read and let me know your thoughts.

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