Beautification projects improve public spaces. Landscaping, maintenance, streetscaping, signage, lighting, parking and public art enhance communities. They may also help to improve traffic flow, prese...

In October 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) to strengthen efforts to reduce lead exposure in drinking water. The final ...

When nutrient-rich runoff, which is water containing high levels of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers, manure and sewage enters waterways, it causes excessive algae blooms. This ...

As the demand for land increases to meet the needs of the expanding urban population, sustainable urban brownfield redevelopment is more important than ever. Despite its challenges, the benefits of re...

Brownfield redevelopment is integral to improving the economic and environmental conditions across a community. Whether the site is residential, commercial or industrial, brownfields are characterized...

A watershed is an area where water flows downhill into streams, lakes, rivers or wetlands. In natural watersheds, such as forests, about 50% of rainwater infiltrates the soil. In urban watersheds, 30-...

Although it is regulated at the federal level, stormwater management — and associated expenses — primarily fall under the responsibility of local governments. Many of these governments dep...