Green Infrastructure

Green infrastructure refers to the application of natural elements and processes in stormwater treatment to improve water quality in urban and developed environments. Sustainable stormwater management in urban environments is complex and requires a flexible approach. A charter member of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, Volkert offers decades of stormwater and environmental expertise coupled with innovative approaches and solutions that protect our water resources and improve aesthetics.

• Green infrastructure master plans
• Bioretention and biofiltration, such as bioswales and rain gardens
• Permeable pavements for parking, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities
• Stormwater capture and reuse
• Tree canopies
• Urban stream restoration
• Green spaces, swales, roofs, and walls