A Green Stormwater Infrastructure Demonstration Site for Many Audiences
Extension Education
Martin Wunderly
Extension Water Agent
University of Georgia
Watkinsville
Abstract
Stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces causes soil erosion, water pollution, and flooding in streams and rivers. Green stormwater infrastructure is an alternative approach to stormwater control that reduces rainfall runoff from developed landscapes using plants, soils, and engineered materials. It promotes rainwater collection and infiltration to maintain the natural hydrologic cycle of water. A green stormwater infrastructure demonstration site was installed at the UGA-Griffin campus Research and Education Gardens in Griffin, GA. The stormwater demonstration is available for public viewing, along with a self-guided web resource with descriptions of the purpose, function and design for of each green infrastructure practice. The demonstration site also serves as a training facility for Extension agents, landscape industries, and municipal managers that would like to learn about design, installation, and maintenance of the practices.
Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted only for display at AM/PIC. Poster is not to be judged, but the abstract will be published in the proceedings.
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Authors: Martin Wunderly, Rolando Orellana
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Wunderly, M. Extension Water Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 30677
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Orellana, R. Urban Water Management Agent, University of Georgia, Georgia, 30223