Follow the Drop
Developing community-based green stormwater solutions for a resilient Ala Wai Watershed
Purpose
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.
How
We use a proprietary and locally-developed app called Follow the Drop to conduct free rainwater assessments at properties across the Ala Wai Watershed in order to identify and recommend appropriate GSI for homeowners and property managers. Our partners at 3Rwater take the rainwater assessment data to deliver homeowners a report detailing what types and size GSI to consider for different areas of their property.
See if your property is located in the Ala Wai Watershed in the Google Map above and qualifies for a free rainwater assessment.
This project is made possible through funding from the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Fresh Water Initiative, and in partnership with
3Rwater,
Roth Ecological Design International LLC, and the
Honolulu City & County Department of Facility Maintenance.
Questions? Contact us!
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