Bethesda Green works with the community to help mitigate stormwater. Increased development in the Bethesda area has led to increased stormwater runoff in the area. Stormwater runoff picks up pet waste, pesticides, fertilizer, oil, and other contaminants. This water is not filtered, and often flows into the Chesapeake Bay and other local waterways, which not only impacts water quality and aquatic life, but affects the lives of 17 million people. Bethesda Green works with private and public organizations to plant rain gardens and deploy stormwater technology to help manage the release of stormwater into the environment. Check out our community stormwater projects below.
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Current Projects
Kensington Mews Stormwater Reduction Project
Bethesda Green and the Kensington Mews Homeowners Association are working on a project to restore a shared communal space, centrally located in the Kensington Mews Community. The goals of this project are to create a welcoming space for all residents of the Kensington Mews community using best stormwater management practices to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff, beautify the property, and minimize environmental impact. We are currently seeking proposals for both Engineering and Design/Analysis expertise. View the request for proposals here.
The Downtown Bethesda Raingarden Project
Currently, downtown Bethesda is experiencing a development boom, which threatens to create an unsustainable urban ecosystem where community livability and access to green space decrease. Over the next five years, Bethesda is expecting 5,500 new residents and over 1M sq. ft. of new office space. Accompanied with new development comes a loss of stormwater retention areas, an increase in stormwater runoff and a steady growth of new traffic. Bethesda Green is working with the Bethesda Urban Partnership (BUP) on a project to install a series of raingardens in existing medians throughout downtown Bethesda to help reduce stormwater runoff.
Completed Projects
Glenwaye Gardens Stormwater Reduction Project
Bethesda Green worked with Glen Waye Gardens Condominiums in Silver Spring to help mitigate stormwater runoff into the Anacostia River and reduce flooding, erosion, and property damage. Together we installed of a stormwater management system and 18,517 square ft. of conservation garden. Now, for every one-inch rainstorm, 2,028 cubic ft of stormwater is treated, and absorbed into the environment.
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