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FOLLOW the DROP

Building a more resilient watershed

one home at a time

Hawaii Green Growth | Roth Ecological | 3RWater

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Purpose

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The purpose of this project is to recharge our aquifers and to mitigate flooding and brown water runoff flowing into nearshore marine habitats. Rain gardens, bioswales, rain barrels, and other “green stormwater infrastructure” (GSI) are effective ways of achieving this by keeping rainwater where it falls.

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Ala

Wai

Water-

Shed

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Follow the

Drop

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Data & Metrics

Tracking Maintenance

Optimize Rainwater Capture

Community Engagement

�Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnerships for Community Engagement in GSI

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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Around Hawaii

Rain garden on 11th & Harding, Kaimuki

Permeable Pavement

Rain Catchment

Vegetated Filter

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GSI Effectiveness and Popularity

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GSI Effectiveness and Popularity

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  • Assessed over 60 properties
  • 1.6 million sq ft of impervious surface → 28 football fields (37 acres)
  • 44 million gallons of runoff → 66 olympic size swimming pools

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Potential

  • Rain Catchments captures 39% of runoff
  • Rain Garden captures 68% of runoff
  • Permeable Pavement captures 76% of runoff

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Smart Yard Workshop

Register at:

HAWAIIGREENGROWTH.ORG/FTD

RAFFLE: 10 attendees will win a barrel + diverter kit!!

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Malama Maunalua Incentive Program

Then visit https://www.rainwaterhawaii.com to apply!

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First step is booking your rainwater assessment with us!

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MAHALO!

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Book your Rainwater Assessment