Our Mission
The Green Roof info Think-tank (GRiT) is a network of businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, researchers and community members joining together to grow the knowledge and use of green roofs in the Pacific Northwest. GRiT is a registered 501c-3 non-profit organization.
HISTORY
GRiT was established in 2009 by volunteers looking for ways to advance the green roof industry in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Over the following years, GRiT served as a forum for sharing research, building relationships, and promoting the green roof industry.
SOME EXAMPLES OF GRIT'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GRiT coordinated the 2016 and 2019 Ecoroof Symposia
GRiT successfully advocated for the inclusion of green roofs in the City of Portland’s ecoroof requirement
GRiT sponsored a tour of the Gresham County courthouse ecoroof and solar installation
GRiT members helped provide green roof maintenance at Trillium Charter School and the Multnomah County Rooftop Garden
GRiT members participated in a design charter for an experimental green roof designed for habitat
GRIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Elizabeth Hart Morris, president
Amy Chomowicz, secretary
Allan Proffit, treasurer
Doug Crimin
Jon Crumrine
Sherry Manning
Dr. Olyssa Starry
Desirae Wood
CONTACT
You can reach GRiT by emailing admin@greenroofthinktank.org