Featured Municipality & Theme

April

Municipality:
City of Milton

Located in Rock County

Population: 5,716 (2020)

4.26 square miles of land

0.02 square miles of water

Theme: Green Infrastructure & Low Impact Development

What is Green Infrastructure?
Manages wet weather flows to enhance natural areas, providing habitat, flood protection, and cleaner air and water.

Examples:

- Rain gardens
- Infiltration basins
- Green roofs

What is Low Impact Development?
Involves techniques like infiltration and evapotranspiration to protect water quality in storm drains.

Examples:

- Bioretention gardens
- Bioswales
- Pervious pavement
- Green streets

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What is a Green Roof?
Answer
An extension of the existing roof which involves high quality waterproofing, root repellent system, drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium, and plants.
What Are the Benefits of Implementing These Practices in our Communities?
Answer
Maintains natural ecosystems, creates cleaner air and water, climate adaptation, reduces long-term infrastructure costs, increase the efficiency of the water supply system
What is a Rain Garden?
Answer
Rain gardens are depressed areas of landscape that collect rainwater from impervious surfaces. These gardens are designed to mimic natural water flows and absorption.

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