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Moving Toward a Multi-Benefit Approach for Water Management

Robert Wilkinson, Anne Thebo, Morgan Shimabuku, Sarah Diringer, Heather Cooley, McKenzie Bradford | April 11th, 2019


There is broad recognition that adapting to climate change, coupled with the need to address aging infrastructure, population growth, and degraded ecosystems, will require rethinking programs and policies and investing in our natural and built water systems. There are a variety of strategies for addressing water challenges, from watershed restoration and efficiency improvements to vegetated swales and green roofs. Because water is deeply linked with economic, environmental, and community wellbeing, many of these strategies can also provide other benefits, such as reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, providing wildlife habitat, and enhancing community livability.

Keywords

infrastructure, stormwater, urban water conservation, water quality, water supply