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...
Are you ready to transform your community? Whether you’re planning new transit routes, building sidewalks and bridges or adding bike lanes, there’s funding to help. The Reconnecting Commun...
A staggering 150 million Americans live within 3 miles of contaminated brownfields, making cleanup and redevelopment funds a priority nationwide. In May, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) anno...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources administers the state-financed Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants. This cost-sharing grant program between the state and local gov...
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) offers a historic investment to help local and state governments improve transportation and other infrastructure. With this massive influx of funding — $1.2 tri...
In an industrial setting, it's common that hazard communication standards are followed. You've likely seen one without realizing it. Consider even the warning label on a bottle of bleach in a janitor'...
