“Gray infrastructure is the system of pipes and ditches that channel storm water. Green infrastructure is the harnessing of the natural processes of trees and other vegetation — so-called ecosystem services — to carry out the functions of the built systems. Green infrastructure often intercepts the water before it can run into streets and become polluted and stores the water for gradual release through percolation or evapotranspiration. Trees also clean dirty water through natural filtering functions.Advocates say green infrastructure isn’t just about being green — it makes financial sense, as well. Its cost-effectiveness depends on how benefits are assigned and valued, and over how long a time scale, but green has been shown to be cheaper than gray.”
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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is hiring an experienced communication coordinator to oversee communication for the program. The communication coordinator will be situated in Purdue University but will work across both states to lead efforts to develop and maintain programs and products that promote science-based knowledge and highlight IISG’s research, outreach and education efforts.
To learn more about the communication coordinator’s responsibilities and qualifications, visit the link in bio.
An initial review of applications will take place on August 8, 2024.
![Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is hiring an experienced communication coordinator to oversee communication for the program. The communication coordinator will be situated in Purdue University but will work across both states to lead efforts to develop and maintain programs and products that promote science-based knowledge and highlight IISG’s research, outreach and education efforts.To learn more about the communication coordinator’s responsibilities and qualifications, visit the link in bio.An initial review of applications will take place on August 8, 2024.](https://iiseagrant.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is hiring an experienced communication coordinator to oversee communication for the program. The communication coordinator will be situated in Purdue University but will work across both states to lead efforts to develop and maintain programs and products that promote science-based knowledge and highlight IISG’s research, outreach and education efforts.
To learn more about the communication coordinator’s responsibilities and qualifications, visit the link in bio.
An initial review of applications will take place on August 8, 2024.