MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A green roof in Marinette County is hoping to make a difference in the environment.
Earlier this year, the former Law Enforcement Center/Jail on Ella Ct. in Marinette underwent a remodel project.
Part of the Resource Center’s remodel included a 13,000 square-foot rooftop containing about 5,000 square feet of green area.
The green roof will extend the life of the new roof, provide extra insulation, reducing energy costs and improve the quality of storm water generated on the roof top.
Atop the roof membrane are layers of filtering and protective fleece, a drainage mat and soil, all topped with vegetation and patio pavers and a low growing green sedum, which resembles grass but doesn’t require cutting. Perennial accent plants including chives and nodding onions highlight small berms and seating areas.
Year-round use of the roof top is made possible through the use of a 500 square foot climate controlled glass atrium located immediately adjacent to the green roof area.
Public access to the green roof and atrium will be limited to education opportunities provided by the County Land Information Department-Conservation Education Specialist beginning next summer.
Funding for the green roof components were received from “The Fund for Lake Michigan”, a Wisconsin-based organization dedicated to the sustainment of Lake Michigan water quality.
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