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North Shore Water Reclamation District Conservation and Stormwater Study, Lake County, IL
Client Profile
Goals
- Identify opportunities for green roofs, sustainable landscapes and photovoltaic solar panels at the district’s Waukegan, Gurnee and Clavey water reclamation plants
- Develop life-cycle analyses for conversion of turf into native landscapes
- Prioritize projects for future consideration and develop maintenance protocols for on-site personnel
Sample Results
- Identified and mapped areas for natural landscape improvements, including green roofs, naturalized open spaces, bioinfiltration zones and permeable pavement
- Recommended ways to realize environmental, ecological and financial benefits
- Prepared cost estimates and calculated return on investment for the suggested sustainable improvements to help guide the capital budget process
Learn more about the North Shore Water Reclamation District.
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