2014 is a pivotal year for water in Louisiana, and here's another reason why: the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans is soliciting a Request for Proposal for Green Infrastructure Projects,
with proposals due Friday, March 14th by 10:00am.
At a time when cities, states and countries around the world are urgently investing in multi-billion dollar, long-term green infrastructure plans, and though this action is related to the federal consent decree, this modest-but-important investment in green infrastructure by the S&WB will be seen as their first steps into the vision of the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan. Hurray!
Here is the official RFP: