Green Infrastructure News and Events in the United StatesThe United States Environmental Protection Agency maintains a web page that lists links to published stories on green infrastructure success throughout the United States.
Philadelphia's bold plan for rainwater/stormwater management envisions "giant sponge"
Integrating Stormwater: The role of landscape architecture and site design in stormwater treatment
"Super Socks" Help Stem Pollution Runoff
Seattle's strategy to 'Restore Our Waters' is founded on Green Stormwater Infrastructure
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The plan reimagines the city as an oasis of rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavements, thousands of additional trees, and more. Announced in September 2009, and 12 years in the making, the new plan would 'peel back' the city’s concrete and asphalt and replace them with plants. 
Rainwater management is about developing in a way that restores the function and value of trees, soil and open space in our communities. If we develop with long-term sustainability in mind, future generations can enjoy a vibrant city and clean and healthy rivers.
US scientists and their collaborators found a way to improve the ability of compost filled mesh tubes called filter socks to remove contaminants. 
Seattle is promoting new and helpful alternatives to traditional stormwater management. 