Working Smarter To Protect Our Watersheds
Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy, works to protect freshwater systems and accelerate the development of Smart Watershed Network Management (SWNM) solutions across the United States.
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Brightstorm collaborates with the ADS Foundation to Advance Innovation in Stormwater Solutions
Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy, works to protect freshwater systems and accelerate the development of Smart Watershed Network Management (SWNM) solutions across the United States.
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Adopt-a-Downspout in Washington State Protects Wildlife
The Nature Conservancy collaborated with the Washington State Department of Transportation and Stewardship Partners to reduce the environmental impact of stormwater runoff by installing smarter stormwater infrastructure.
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Watch a Webinar: AI in Action for Stormwater Management
On March 14, 2025, Brightstorm’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Matt Rea, was one of four experts to present during webinar hosted by the Florida Stormwater Association.
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How AI Can Shape the Future of Water Management
On Sept. 17, 2024 Brightstorm’s lead and senior director of investments for the TNC, Craig Holland, provided a presentation during Arup’s “Digital Horizons” – watch the presentation here.
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Improving water quality in Chesapeake Bay
In 2021 Brightstorm completed a Maryland project to retrofit three Walmart-owned stormwater ponds with new technology that improves water quality, reduces flood risk, and restores natural hydrology.
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Brighstorm’s new software helps companies manage water resources
PARTNERS: Link Logistics
Brightstorm’s custom spatial analysis tool is uncovering opportunities to improve water quality across Link’s entire asset portfolio.
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PepsiCo-funded project will help improve water quality in Florida
PARTNERS: PepsiCo, the National Stormwater Trust, Florida Dept. of Transportation
The project will retrofit stormwater ponds with smart technology.
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Stream Restoration, Improved Stormwater Management Will Improve Drinking Water in Columbus, Ohio
PARTNERS: Google, Amazon Web Services, Ryan Companies, 2NDNATURE
The effort will ID where projects will result in the most uplift for the environment and communities.
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The Nature Conservancy and Walmart Recognized With Global Award
During the 2023 BlueTech Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland, Walmart and The Nature Conservancy’s Brightstorm program were presented with the prestigious “Lighthouse Award.”
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NYC’s Largest Private Property Gets Climate Ready With Urban Runoff Resiliency Project
Green Infrastructure Improvements at Green-Wood Cemetery—a 478-acre National Historic Landmark—will create additional capacity in Brooklyn’s sewer system.
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Smart Stormwater Pond Project Earns Innovation Award
In June 2022, several Brightstorm collaborators, including Opti, received an Innovation Award at the annual Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) conference.
