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Restoring Former Industrial Land to Benefit Nature & Community (USA)

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Countries: United States of America
Regions: Mississippi River
Project SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1)
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Nature-Based Solutions
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Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2010  »  Dec. 31, 2010
Project Website: www.esiitool.com/case-studies
Project Source: CEO Water Mandate
Profile Completion: 69%

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Union Carbide Corporation of Dow Chemical Company redeveloped a 47 acre parcel of land that had been used for industrial purposes with sustainable landscaping, including planting native grasses and shrubs, to redevelop the area as a greenbelt to meet all regulatory requirements by delivering rainwater to the streams, controlling for erosion and improve overall aesthetics for the community.

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