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Turning Pay for Success Theory into Practice: Imagining the Future in Milwaukee

Addressing GSI Challenges and Opening Up Opportunities with a Pay for Success Model

Stormwater Incentive Programs: Keys for Success
Stormwater Incentive Programs are important tools to address stormwater runoff from private property. Numerous examples exist, and they vary in their benefits and challenges.

CWSRF Sponsorship Programs: Swipe Right to Match Point Source Projects with Nonpoint Source Projects
Since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), there has been an interest from many quarters to direct a larger portion of these funds towards green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects. While the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) has funded some GSI and other nonpoint source projects over the years, it remains a very small percentage of overall spending.

Take a hike: What states are doing to support more green stormwater infrastructure through planning and funding

New Report Highlights How to Finance Green Infrastructure Establishment Costs

Navigating Green Infrastructure Maintenance with Capitalized Establishment Costs

Navigating the terms “Green Infrastructure”, “Nature-based Solutions” & Co.

Green Infrastructure and Houselessness Blog Series: Part 2 - Potential Harms and Benefits

Green Infrastructure and Houselessness Blog Series: Part 1 -An Introduction

Green Infrastructure and Houselessness: A Blog Series
Investing in America’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for Equity and Sustainability
New Report: Investing in America’s Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems for Equity and Sustainability
What types of projects do states actually invest in with Clean Water State Revolving Funds?

Financing Green Stormwater and Natural Infrastructure with Clean Water State Revolving Funds
In this report, we examine Clean Water State Revolving Fund-financed investments in green stormwater infrastructure and natural infrastructure, which mimic or utilize natural processes to solve water quality and stormwater challenges. Communities around the country face environmental and health consequences due to failing water infrastructure. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund helps address these challenges by financing projects to improve water quality and public health. Most states and territories primarily invest in traditional gray infrastructure. In comparison to gray infrastructure, green stormwater infrastructure and natural infrastructure are often more cost-effective, climate resilient, and provide a plethora of economic and social benefits. We specifically evaluate investments in green stormwater infrastructure and natural infrastructure between 2016 and 2020 and give recommendations to state agencies and the EPA.

Unlocking State Revolving Funds to Finance Resilience Across the Great Lakes Region

Unlocking Clean Water State Revolving Funds to Finance Resilience Projects Across the Great Lakes Region
Established in 1987, Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) have played a key role in improving water quality in the United States by providing more than $145 billion to finance more than 42,800 projects nationwide. This report looks at the current status of how CWSRF dollars have been spent across the Great Lakes states, and proposes greener priorities that would spur transformation in environmental, economic, public health, and social outcomes.