Chemistry and Biochemistry Academy

                                                                   Green Infrastructure                                                                        Introduction Green infrastructure describes using ecological and natural processes to manage water and develop a sustainable and resilient society. According to Newman et al. (2022), the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) defines green infrastructure as different technologies, practices, and products that utilize natural systems or engineered strategies that resemble natural processes to improve general environmental quality and offer utility services. Therefore, based on the EPA’s definition, green infrastructure encompasses innovative strategies to reduce the adverse effects of floods. From the perspective of flood damage reduction, green infrastructure provides various significant benefits for the local governments, which are responsible for assisting the affected communities. For instance, Kousky et al. (2013) arg