Stormwater Wetland in the Bronx
Nice video on the newly constructed stormwater wetland at the New York Botanical Gardens. According to the NYCDEP Press Release, Southern Boulevard was subject to frequent flooding in the past among other related issues. Now, new catch basins have been installed to convey stormwater runoff into the constructed stormwater wetland prior to discharging into downstream waterbodies.
- Reduction of urban flooding - CHECK
- Treatment of stormwater runoff at the source - CHECK
- Reduction of downstream erosion - CHECK
- Reduction of CSO - CHECK
- Creation of open space - CHECK
- Increase in habitat diversity - CHECK
- Educational Platform - CHECK
Marrying natural principles in urban settings is what green infrastructure is all about. Enjoy!
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