Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is a new generation of landscape designs that help improve water quality, prevent flooding and replenish ground water. These attractive solutions mimic drainage patterns of natural landscapes by using permeable pavement, depressions in the ground and other landscape designs that help divert water away from roads and other impervious surfaces. As a result, more rainwater is absorbed into and filtered by the soil, and less ends up as runoff that washes pollutants off streets and carries them through the storm drain system into creeks, wetlands and the Bay. Scroll down to learn more about typical green infrastructure features.
Stormwater Resource Plan (SWRP)
Throughout Alameda County, many green infrastructure projects have been put in place in recent years, and the list is growing. In order to receive state funding for new projects, the Clean Water Program has to develop a Stormwater Resource Plan (SWRP) that identifies potentially eligible green infrastructure projects in the county’s 17 jurisdictions.
Final SWRP incl. Appendices 1-4 - View or download (2.6MB)
Final SWRP Appendix 5: Prioritized Projects - View or download (22.6MB)
To submit a project for inclusion in the SWRP, please follow the instructions in Appendix 2 and submit a completed form to Jim Scanlin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Some typical Green Infrastructure features include:Rain Gardens
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Stormwater Curb Extenions
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Permeable Pavement
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Green Roofs
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