The lower columbia estuary partnership's school stormwater reduction program proposes to reduce stormwater and improve water quality at public school parking lots and school yards and promote better…

The lower columbia estuary partnership's school stormwater reduction program proposes to reduce stormwater and improve water quality at public school parking lots and school yards and promote better engagement with the school communities. The environmental benefits of this project include healthier river systems and a reduction of impacts of toxics on fish and wildlife in the columbia river basin [basin]. This agreement will be funded under the infrastructure investment and jobs act. Activities:lower columbia estuary partnership plans to work with community partners to design and build green infrastructure and create stormwater focused community education and outreach to help the public take actions to reduce toxics in the basin. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated outputs of the project are designing and building green infrastructure at 13 school sites, providing community education, and creating and building on long lasting partnerships with schools, cities, counties, state agencies, non-profits, and other partners. The expected outcomes include improved surface and ground water quality, increased air quality, increased shade, decreased urban heat island impacts within project areas, improved student and teacher health, increased school and community understanding of the purpose and benefits of green infrastructure, stronger partner relationships, and better school stormwater reduction program projects in the future. This will benefit communities within oregon and washington.