Curbed: When you hear the words "storm water management," trees are likely not the first thing you think of. However, a tree canopy restoration program is a central focus of the holistic approach by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), the agency responsible for the reversal of the Chicago River as well as the treatment of much of our regions wastewater who is now giving away free 18 inch oak saplings for anyone who wants them.
Cities like Chicago have a legacy of older...