The Green Infrastructure Challenge engaged the design community to devise innovative and practical green infrastructure solutions for the District. A total of more than $1 million will be awarded for this initiative as part of the DC Clean Rivers Project.

Green infrastructure (GI) is a natural way to manage stormwater, by absorbing rain before it makes its way to the sewer or stormwater system. Examples include green roofs, bioretention, rain barrels and pervious pavement. Keeping stormwater out of the sewer system can go a long way to improving the health of our local waterways, since it contributes to combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in heavy rain storms.

Visuals include presentation of awards, speakers and illustrative boards of innovative landscape, streetscape and building designs.

Who:

District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray
DC Water General Manager George S. Hawkins
Awardees of seven unique green infrastructure designs

When: Thursday, January 9, 2014

3:00-3:30 p.m. Reception
3:30-4:30 p.m. Program

Where: Ronald Reagan Building Rotunda
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004

Note for members of the media: If you plan to attend, please RSVP to GreenChallenge@dcwater.com or john.lisle@dcwater.com.