Land & Water
Stewardship of Land and Water Resources.
Earth’s ecosystems provide food, fresh water, clean air, carbon sinks, protection from extreme weather, and habitat for plant, animal and human communities.
Greenleaf Advisors has deep experience protecting natural resources for environmental and social well-being, working with scientists, policymakers, businesses, and civic leaders to address a changing climate and human impacts on Earth. Water supplies for food, health, power, and economic development have no substitute, yet a growing water crisis goes unanswered.
We advise on urban and rural issues and solutions: sustainable agricultural production to improve water quality, soil health, and crop nutrition; development integrating natural solutions for managing stormwater, improving air quality, and reducing heat island effects, making cities more resilient to climate change.
Solutions
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Regenerative Agriculture
Climate friendly agricultural practices preserve soil carbon and nutrients, reduce erosion and nutrient runoff while producing healthier food.
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Nature-based Solutions
Integrated green and grey infrastructure provides economic and efficient solutions. Living green roofs, bio-swales, and rain gardens manage stormwater and provide ecosystem services – healthy air, habitat, and extreme heat mitigation.
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Intelligent Stormwater Management
Smart water infrastructure controls and predictive analytics more effectively utilize stormwater infrastructure with managed inflows and outflows.
Case Studies
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Healthy Soils for Healthy Waters Conference Series
Along with soil and water research and policy leaders, Greenleaf launched a series dedicated to the development of multidisciplinary and whole system management practices for the agricultural lands that impact our nation’s waters.
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RFF Water Roundtable
Greenleaf convened Midwest water experts at a Chicago roundtable aiding Resources for the Future in establishing its water resources research initiative on safe, available water, and mitigating flood risks.
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Sustainable Stormwater Management
Developing markets to encourage property owners to value and contribute to the management of stormwater.