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Conclusion <br /> Green roofs have many benefits, from cleaner stormwater to increasing <br /> biodiversity. In Elk River specifically, not only will the roof clean the stormwater that <br /> lands on the roof, but it will also serve as an educational and demonstrative tool for the <br /> rest of the City. Sedum is often the go to plant for green roofs, but native pollinators <br /> from Minnesota are viable and have been used on other roofs in Minnesota with <br /> success. The price of the green roof is dependent on the type of green roof, the type of <br /> plants/soil and the choice of if we want a contractor to build it for us. Overall, the green <br /> roof gives many benefits to the Wastewater treatment plant and Elk River as whole <br /> including the fact that this roof will be a teaching opportunity to the community learning <br /> about sustainable options. We hope that this report gives you the ability to create a <br /> green roof that benefits the city of Elk River and hopefully this is the start of many great <br /> sustainable project to come in the future. <br /> Sources <br /> *In addition to the sources listed below, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency <br /> is a wonderful place to find information on stormwater, green roofs and other related <br /> information. Gertens Greenhouses and Garden Center and Bachman's have also both <br /> been excellent resources. Both stores have extensive plant lists with detailed <br /> information about each plant and can help with other aspects of a green roof. Mike <br /> Mehring, who works for Central Roof in Minneapolis, has a lot of knowledge on this <br /> subject and would be a great source for furthering this project. <br /> 1. Cohan, Steven, Ph.D. "Green Roofs Biological-Engineered Stormwater Mitigation <br /> Systems." Green Roof Webinar Session 2. Citrix Online LLC, n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2016. <br /> <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5770126344743669763>. <br /> 2. Compton, J. S., and T. H. Whitlow. 2006. A Zero Discharge Green Roof System and <br /> Species Selection to Optimize Evapotranspiration and Water Retention. Greening <br /> Rooftops for Sustainable Communities, Boston, MA, May 11-12, 2006. <br /> 3. Getter, K.L.; Rowe, D.B. 2008. Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs in the United <br /> States. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-3047 <br /> 4. "Municipal Wastewater Reuse." Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Minnesota <br /> Pollution Control Agency, Mar. 2010. Web. 12 Apr. 2016. <br /> <https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-wwrl-01.pdf>. <br /> 5. Shah, Anup. "Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?." Global Issues. 19 Jan. 2014. <br /> Web. <br /> 21 Apr. 2016. <http://www.globaIissues.org/article/170/why-is-biodiversity-important- <br /> who-cares>. <br /> 6. Snodgrass, E.C. and L.L. Snodgrass. 2006. Green Roof Plants:A Resource and <br /> Planting Guide. Timber Press. <br /> 13 <br />