by Daniel Lillis | Mar 19, 2025 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
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 Daniel Lillis | Mar 12, 2025 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
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 Daniel Lillis | Feb 26, 2025 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by Daniel Lillis | Feb 19, 2025 | Community News, Contractors, Education, Kearney, 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 Daniel Lillis | Feb 12, 2025 | Community News, Contractors, Education, Kearney, Residents
by GrandIsland | Feb 8, 2025 | Education, Grand Island, Residents
Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Stormwater Pollution Sources tl;dr Can I Drain My Pool to Storm Drains? Chlorinated Water – No Saltwater – No Filter flush water – No Dechlorinated Water – Yes, if discharged slowly onto your own landscaped...
by Daniel Lillis | Feb 5, 2025 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by Daniel Lillis | Jan 29, 2025 | Community News, Contractors, Education, Kearney, Kids, Residents
by Daniel Lillis | Jan 22, 2025 | Community News, Education, Kearney, Residents
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 Daniel Lillis | Jan 15, 2025 | Community News, Contractors, Kearney, Kids, Residents
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...
