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RiverSmart Homes

09-01-2016

RiverSmart Homes Homeowners get smart about runoff in Washington, DC. They tap into the city”s RiverSmart Homes program to make environmentally – friendly choices for their properties to help reduce runoff into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

RiverSmart Rooftops: (also known as the Green Roof Rebate Program): for all properties that install green roofs RiverSmart Rebates: for property owners who do not want to wait for a stormwater audit through RiverSmart Home.

These practices allow rainwater to stay on site and soak into the ground, where natural processes help remove pollutants. No matter how large or small your green infrastructure project is, there is a RiverSmart program for you.

RiverSmart programs provide financial incentives to help District property owners install green infrastructure such as rain barrels, green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavers, shade trees, and more. These practices allow rainwater to stay on site and soak into the ground, where natural processes help remove pollutants.

RiverSmart programs provide financial incentives to help District property owners install green infrastructure such as rain barrels, green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavers, shade trees, and more.  Also homeowners are required to maintain their features while they own the property. Maintenance duties will vary depending on the type of installation

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