Extreme Events
Climate change is expected to bring more severe rainfall events to Pittsburgh. Participants experiment with green infrastructure options to ease the pressure on city sewer systems.
Topics
- Built Infrastructure
- Ecology
- Extreme Weather
- Water
Documents
How to Get this Kit
If you would like to borrow a CUSP climate change education kit, contact Pat McShea at McSheaP@CarnegieMNH.org. Please make requests at least one week in advance. Loans may be scheduled up to two months in advance.
Big Questions
- How does green infrastructure help cities cope with extreme rainstorms?
- What type of green infrastructure is most effective?
User Reviews
Share how you used this kit with the CUSP team! Email us at LyonM@CarnegieMNH.org.
Learn More
Learn more about water management in Pittsburgh at 3 Rivers Wet Weather and StormWorks Pittsburgh
