Sustainability Seminar Series: Moving from Gray to Green for Stormwater Management

Why are communities increasingly turning to green infrastructure for stormwater management? What are the benefits and challenges of moving beyond traditional approaches? In this Hugo Neu Sustainability Seminar, Dr. Kirk Barrett, President of the Rahway River Watershed Association, explores the shift from conventional "gray infrastructure" to nature-based "green infrastructure" solutions for managing stormwater runoff. The discussion examines how engineers have traditionally relied on concrete and steel systems to control stormwater and how practices that incorporate plants, soils and natural processes are becoming a key part of modern water management. Learn about the advantages of green infrastructure, its role in creating more resilient communities and the challenges associated with its widespread adoption. Discover how innovative approaches to stormwater management can help address environmental challenges while supporting healthier watersheds and more sustainable communities. Presented by:Dr. Kirk Barrett, President, Rahway River Watershed Association Hosted by: The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology Learn more: 🌐 Seminar Series schedule: https://www.stevens.edu/sustainabilit... 🌎 Sponsored by: Hugo Neu Corporation • WSP • HDR • Nomadics • H2M Architects + Engineers • Dewberry 🔗 Sustainability Management Master's program: https://www.stevens.edu/program/susta... 🌿 About the Stevens Center for Sustainability: https://www.stevens.edu/scs Recorded on September 22, 2026.