Improving Stormwater Management
The City of Toledo is committed to building sustainable infrastructure to support stronger ecosystems, reduce energy cost, and cultivate a more sustainable future for Toledo's water system.
The bioretention system captures and treats runoff from approximately 12 acres of impervious area, directly addressing sources of impairment in the watershed. This project decreases stormwater flow to Toledo's storm sewer system by an estimated 3.4 million gallons annually which reduces the annual release of nutrients, sediment, and pollutants into Delaware Creek which drains into the Maumee River and Lake Erie.
As part of the larger Schneider Park Revitalization Project, the green infrastructure serves as a visible symbol of the city's commitment to environmental sustainability in the surrounding underserved community.
About the Project
The Schneider Park Green Infrastructure project collects stormwater runoff from Schneider Park, an adjacent neighborhood and an adjacent street into a bioretention system.
The project revitalizes urban greenspace, enhances wetlands, creates pollinator habitat, and builds a sustainable stormwater management system, serving as an educational tool for the community.
Funding
The installation of the bioretention system was funded by a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for $600,000 in 2022. Work began in the fall of 2023 and was completed in spring of 2024.
