by GrandIsland | Jul 1, 2026 | Education, Grand Island
MythFact Related Links: Stormwater 101 When Natural Materials Pollute How Everyday Messes Reach Our Rivers Seasonal Stormwater Guide Flooding, Runoff, and...
by GrandIsland | Jun 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Seasonal Stormwater Guide It’s a common habit: after mowing, raking, or cleaning your driveway, you grab the hose and wash everything down into the street. It seems harmless — after all, water is good, right? Not quite. In our...
by GrandIsland | Jun 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Most of us learned about the water cycle in school: water evaporates, forms clouds, falls as rain, and repeats the process. What many people do not realize is that the water cycle is happening all around us every day—in our neighborhoods, parks, lakes,...
by GrandIsland | May 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Storm drains help move rainwater off streets, parking lots, and other hard surfaces during storms. When they become blocked by leaves, grass clippings, trash, or other debris, water may not be able to enter the system as quickly as it should. A blocked...
by GrandIsland | May 17, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Have you ever heard someone say: “That area never flooded before they built houses there.” It’s a common concern, and it raises an important question: how does development affect stormwater? The answer starts with...
by GrandIsland | May 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Spring cleanup and fall leaf season bring colorful yards and neatly trimmed lawns. It’s tempting to rake leaves or mow clippings directly into the street, the storm drain, or even nearby ditches. After...
by GrandIsland | Apr 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Finding water in your home can be stressful and overwhelming. Flooding may come from heavy rain, groundwater, a sump pump failure, or drainage issues around the property. While every situation is different, the steps below can help you...
by GrandIsland | Apr 17, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Seasonal Stormwater Guide After a heavy rain, some yards dry quickly while others stay soggy for days. If you’ve ever looked out the window and wondered why water keeps collecting in the same spot, you’re not alone....
by GrandIsland | Apr 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Have you ever wondered what happens to a raindrop after it hits the ground? In our community, every drop counts — and understanding its journey helps explain why stormwater matters for both our rivers and lakes, and even our groundwater. Let’s follow a...
by GrandIsland | Apr 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff & Resilience Standing Water in Yards and Neighborhoods Standing water in yards, parks, or streets may seem harmless, but it can create serious water quality and public health issues. Beyond attracting mosquitoes, stagnant water can contribute to...
by GrandIsland | Mar 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Seasonal Stormwater Guide A flooded basement is one of the last things any homeowner wants to deal with. The frustrating part is that the water isn’t always coming from the same place—or for the same reason. Sometimes the problem...
by GrandIsland | Mar 17, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Flooding, Runoff, and Resilience Seasonal Stormwater Guide Heavy rain exposes every weak spot in a yard. Water shows up in low areas, creeps toward foundations, and sometimes moves faster than the ground can absorb it. You can’t stop stormwater from arriving, but you...
by GrandIsland | Mar 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Seasonal Stormwater Guide It seems like a harmless — even kind — thing to do: tossing bread, crackers, or other treats to the ducks and geese at your local pond or park. But feeding wildlife, especially waterfowl like ducks and geese, can...
by GrandIsland | Mar 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Small Actions Make a Big Difference for Stormwater Protecting local lakes, rivers, and groundwater does not require large projects. Small actions taken by homeowners can significantly reduce stormwater pollution and help prevent...
by GrandIsland | Feb 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Green Infrastructure 101 When people think about stormwater infrastructure, they usually picture pipes, culverts, storm drains, and detention ponds. Trees don’t usually come up in that list. They should. A healthy tree changes how water moves from the moment rain...
by GrandIsland | Feb 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Most drains feel the same in daily life. Water goes in, disappears, and you don’t think much about it after that. But what happens next depends entirely on which drain you’re using. Stormwater and wastewater don’t share a system. They don’t get the same...
by GrandIsland | Feb 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Green Infrastructure 101 When people talk about stormwater, it usually gets split into two approaches: gray and green. Same problem, different tools. Gray Infrastructure: Gray infrastructure is the one you don’t think about until it’s clogged or buried under a street....
by GrandIsland | Jan 22, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Green Infrastructure 101 When people picture stormwater infrastructure, they usually imagine storm drains, pipes, ditches, or detention ponds. Few people think about what’s under their feet. But healthy soil may be one of the most valuable pieces of stormwater...
by GrandIsland | Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Every time it rains, water begins moving across our community. It flows over rooftops, across driveways, through parking lots, down streets, and into storm drains. Along the way, it picks up whatever is in its path. A forgotten soda cup....
by GrandIsland | Jan 2, 2026 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Stormwater Seasonal Guide Parks are places to walk, fish, picnic, play, and enjoy the outdoors. They’re also working behind the scenes every time it rains. The trees, grass, ponds, wetlands, and open spaces found in many parks help...
