Rain, Retain, Drain NOLA creates awareness of the importance of living with and managing water in New Orleans while serving as a community resource center for water resiliency, sustainability, and green infrastructure programs in partnership with local organizations.
Made possible through the support of the Sewerage & Water Board New Orleans and of the Greater New Orleans Foundation
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Partners and friends of our Rain, Retain, Drain initiative are dedicated to ensuring New Orleans has a future, despite its unruly neighbor: water.
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Water Management Progress Around New Orleans
Ripple Effect NOLA Concludes Its Student Design Challenge
This year, Ripple Effect NOLA worked with teachers across the city to help educate students on water literacy. They identified areas of their school that floods and develop designs for spaces that could help store water safely and accommodate existing and desired patterns of use.
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Water Wise NOLA Talks Green Infrastructure in Treme
Water Wise NOLA held part 1 of the Visioning Workshop in Treme to create a green infrastructure plan for the neighborhood with the help of residents. Stay tuned as the list of priority projects gets finalized.
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Green Light New Orleans Reminds You to Empty Your Rain Barrels!
Prepare for rain events by making sure your rain barrels are drained so you can retain and keep the storm water moving. Green Light New Orleans says that by installing a rain barrel for your household, you can play a significant role in helping to reduce localized flooding and the quantity of rainwater that carries pollutants to our local waterways. Read more to learn how you can get a free rain barrel.
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