Rainwater Harvesting and Bioretention Installation Project in Savannah

Watch a conference presentation from the Georgia Water Resources Conference detailing Savannah's innovative stormwater management initiative called Savannah Rainproof. Learn about the city's pilot program, funded through a Georgia Section 319(h) grant, that focuses on implementing rainwater harvesting and bioretention systems at Jacob G. Smith Elementary School and the Lamara Heights Neighborhood. Discover how this project, inspired by Amsterdam Rainproof and the Dutch Dialogues in Charleston, SC, addresses recurring flooding issues at the school and the intersection of Lamara and Habersham Streets. Gain insights into how municipal governments can adapt international best practices for local flood mitigation and sustainable water management.