Some of the most persistent questions practitioners or would-be practitioners ask of green infrastructure revolve around maintenance. Cost of maintenance, proper maintenance techniques, and the best maintenance schedules are all relatively unknown for keeping green infrastructure working at peak performance. However, more and more research is being done to answer these questions and to disseminate others’ experience to a wider audience. In March 2013, the EPA published a report, “The Importance of Operation and Maintenance for the Long-Term Success of Green Infrastructure,” which reviewed the maintenance practices for several green infrastructure projects funded by the ARRA Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Keywords: maintenance, green infrastructure, training, partnerships, agreements, funding