In 2025, the LID Center launched the Environmental Infrastructure Collaborative, a regional initiative funded through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Finance Center (EFC) program. The Collaborative supports communities across EPA Region 3 in developing proactive and practical approaches to environmental infrastructure planning. Support includes assistance with identifying local priorities, evaluating funding opportunities, and preparing for long‑term maintenance and upgrades through technical guidance, investment‑readiness support, and resources for asset management.
The Environmental Infrastructure Collaborative strengthens local capacity to finance, maintain, and modernize environmental infrastructure while addressing pollution and water‑resource concerns. Additional materials, tools, and learning opportunities will be added as the initiative expands its offerings across the region.
Best Practices
Resilience considerations in modeling, siting, design, construction and maintenance of stormwater best management practices.
Past, Webinars
This webinar explores novel approaches to financing including pay for performance, asset recycling, and public-private partnership models.
Past, Webinars
This webinar focuses on long-term strategies for improving resilience of stormwater best management practices.
Best Practices
Thoughtful plant selection ensures stormwater systems remain functional and beautiful over time, increasing public awareness and acceptance.
Past, Webinars
This webinar highlights maintenance models, planting strategies, and lessons learned for improving green infrastructure.
