Green or Gray? Choosing to Preserve Water Quality
Faced with the potential of a large expense related to water quality, the Portland (Maine) Water District performed a thorough analysis of their options. Their choice came down to making an investment in conservation or concrete.
Story Credit:
Adapted from "Natural Infrastructure: Investing in Forested Landscapes for Source Water Protection in the United States." See link under Additional Resources.
Banner Image Credit:
Sebago Lake by TheTurducken (stretched and cropped), CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/, via Flickr
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23 April 2024 - 9:53am
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