Greater Chatham Initiative: ROOTED & READY

Flooding on our blocks is not new. It is the result of aging infrastructure, loss of tree canopy, and long-term disinvestment.

Rooted & Ready is Greater Chatham Initiative’s flood reduction campaign focused on practical, neighborhood-based solutions that help keep water where it belongs.

Join us for a short community conversation to learn how trees and simple water management strategies can reduce flooding on your block and improve neighborhood health.

This event will introduce upcoming outreach and spring action planned for Chatham and Greater Grand Crossing.

• Why flooding continues to impact our neighborhoods
• How trees help absorb water and reduce runoff
• How downspout disconnection, rain gardens, and other tools help manage water
• What Greater Chatham Initiative is planning for spring 2026
• How residents can stay informed and get involved

• Homeowners
• Renters
• Block leaders
• Faith leaders
• Small business owners
• Residents concerned about flooding and neighborhood conditions

Tree planting and flood reduction efforts will begin in spring 2026.
The care and legacy of this work will last for generations.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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