Increase stormwater infiltration and reduce runoff in Ivanhoe Park by installing rain gardens and bioswales. Project will improve downstream water quality by capturing 294,000 gallons of stormwater annually and engage residents throughout the planning process to ensure the final designs provide a direct community benefit.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Chi-Cal Rivers Fund
Project Title: Installing Green Infrastructure to Improve Water Quality and Reduce Flooding in Riverdale (IL)
Organization:
Center for Neighborhood Technology
Project ID:
2005.19.065892
Description:
Award Amount:
$196008.04
Location:
Ivanhoe Park and the surrounding community in Riverdale, Illinois