ONE MILLION GALLONS!

Community Partnership Program

What it is

ASLF, in partnership with Onondaga County Water Environment Protection (WEP), is excited to announce the launch of the One Million Gallons! (OMG!) program beginning in 2020. OMG! is a green stormwater infrastructure (GI) design, outreach, and financing program with the goal of intercepting 1 million gallons of stormwater from the combined sewer system in Syracuse by the year 2025. This will be accomplished through the installation of GI on both private and public property, and may include a variety of design solutions such as rain gardens, pervious pavement, tree trenches, bioswales, green roofs, and rain barrels. ASLF will work with partners ranging from institutions to private homeowners. Outreach and education will be a significant part of the program as we aim to spread the word on the many benefits of GI in our urban neighborhoods.

Downspout Disconnection
Downspout Disconnection
Rain Garden
Rain Garden
Permeable Pavement
Permeable Pavement
Green Roof
Green Roof
Stormwater Planter
Stormwater Planter
Tree Trench/Pit
Tree Trench/Pit
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Who are Eligible

ASLF is seeking program partners who may be interested in a GI installation on their property located in the combined sewersheds (see map below). The project will occur in phases, and to start ASLF will be working with institutional, non-profit, high-density residential, and commercial property owners (the next phase may include private low-density residential properties such as single family homes). Site selection will be based on suitability factors such as stormwater capture potential, community impact, and partner goals. For selected projects, ASLF will fully fund the design and installation of the green infrastructure. 

How it Works

  1. ASLF meets with potential partner to discuss the project and visit the site
  2. Initial site assessment and stormwater calculation by ASLF
  3. If both ASLF and the partner agree, a Memorandum of Understanding is signed and the project will proceed
  4. A site survey and percolation test is conducted to determine feasibility
  5. If project is feasible, a Project Development Agreement is signed by both parties to allow for initiation of design and construction

Got ideas? Contact Us!

Remember, the green infrastructure component will come at no cost to the participating partner, save for permit fees. Feel free to reach out to us if you are interested in learning more about the program or have an idea in mind for a GI installation that fits the criteria mentioned above. Reach out here, or give us a call at 315-475-1170. You can also follow us on Facebook for news on this project and others.