Detwiler, S. Staying Green: Strategies to Improve Operations and Maintenance of Green Infrastructure in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. American Rivers and Green for All, Washington, D.C.

Case study, Green infrastructure, Maintenance, Economics, Cost-effectiveness, Workforce development, Green jobs, Careers

This report analyzes some of the major barriers to efficient and cost-effective operations and maintenance (O&M) of green infrastructure practices in the Chesapeake Bay Region. It also outlines strategies and best practices that local governments, water resource practitioners, and other are using to develop and improve their O&M practices.