D22 – Low-Impact Development/Green Infrastructure in Massachusetts Communities
Overall Project Description:
In 2016 the USEPA issued the MS4 permit, requiring Massachusetts’ towns to mitigate stormwater pollution. The MS4 encourages implementation of Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low-Impact Development (LID). We worked with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition to identify barriers to and successes in implementation of GI/LID. We interviewed stormwater officials from five Massachusetts municipalities and toured GI/LID in each community. We identified difficulties with finding land, funding projects, maintaining installations and a lack of data on stormwater mitigation tools. Using our data, we developed actionable guidelines to help municipalities more easily implement GI/LID.
Project Goal and Objectives:
- 3 – Good Health and Well-being
- 4 – Quality Education
- 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
- 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13 – Climate Action
- 14 – Life Below Water
- 15 – Life On Land
Student Team and Advisors:
Our team is made up of three juniors from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Our project is being advised by Corey Dehner.
Project Sponsors:
Expected Project Deliverables:
Coming soon