by GrandIsland | Mar 15, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Green Infrastructure 101 Seasonal Stormwater Guide When people think about stormwater infrastructure, they usually picture storm drains, pipes, or detention ponds. But some of the hardest-working infrastructure is alive. Native grasses, wildflowers, sedges, and shrubs...
by GrandIsland | Mar 8, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources A healthy lawn does more than provide a place to play or improve curb appeal. Grass slows rainfall, holds soil in place, and gives water time to soak into the ground instead of rushing toward streets and storm drains. The lawn itself is...
by Daniel Lillis | Mar 5, 2025 | Community News, Contractors, Education, Fremont, Grand Island, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by GrandIsland | Feb 15, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Most of us think about water in separate pieces. Rain falls from the sky. Rivers flow across the landscape. Groundwater stays hidden beneath our feet. Drinking water comes from the tap. In reality, it’s all part of the same system. Across central...
by GrandIsland | Feb 8, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Stormwater Pollution Sources tl;dr Can I Drain My Pool? Chlorinated Water – No Saltwater – No Dechlorinated Water – Yes, if discharged slowly onto your own landscaped area Hot Tub – No Summer fun eventually...
by GrandIsland | Jan 15, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Every time it rains in Grand Island, thousands of gallons of water begin moving across the landscape. Some of it soaks into the ground. Some collects in ditches and lakes. Much of it flows through storm drains before eventually reaching the Platte...
by GrandIsland | Jan 2, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Seasonal Stormwater Guide Winter Stormwater Pollution Winter weather brings snow, ice, and the need for safe road and sidewalk maintenance. However, snowmelt and runoff can carry pollutants such as salt, sand, pet waste, and debris into...
by GrandIsland | Dec 14, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Many homeowners think of mulch as a finishing touch—a way to make flower beds look neat and tidy. But mulch does much more than improve curb appeal. A layer of mulch protects soil, reduces evaporation, helps plants thrive, and...
by GrandIsland | Dec 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources tl;dr Goal: Cheapest – Sodium chloride (rock salt) Extreme Cold – Calcium chloride For Concrete – Magnesium chloride For Plants / Environment – CMA Lowest Overall Environmental Impact – Ues less salt, shovel...
by GrandIsland | Nov 4, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Kids, Residents
Stormwater Pollution Sources Fall is one of the most active seasons for stormwater impacts in our community. As leaves drop and outdoor maintenance increases, so does the amount of material that can enter storm drains during rain or snowmelt. Stormwater does not get...
by GrandIsland | Oct 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater DIY projects are a great way to improve your home, yard, or property. But they also create one of the most overlooked sources of stormwater pollution: everyday project materials exposed to the outdoors. When work happens...
by GrandIsland | Sep 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Garages, sheds, and workshops often become long-term storage for products we don’t use every day—paint, cleaners, pesticides, motor oil, solvents, and other chemicals. Individually, these items seem harmless sitting on a shelf. But...
by GrandIsland | Jul 8, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Seasonal Stormwater Guide A healthy lawn does more than improve the appearance of a home. The way we care for our yards affects how rainfall moves through our neighborhoods, how much water we use, and what eventually reaches local...
by GrandIsland | Jun 7, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Stormwater 101 Seasonal Stormwater Guide Impact of Stormwater Our Water, Our Responsibility Stormwater is a natural part of Nebraska’s water cycle, but when rain falls on developed areas such as rooftops, streets, parking lots, and driveways, it behaves...
by GrandIsland | May 7, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Kids, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Seasonal Stormwater Guide Most pet owners know the importance of cleaning up after their dogs. What many people don’t realize is that picking up pet waste also helps protect local water quality. When pet waste is left on...
