sustainable landscapes
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Integrating nature's resources for a sustainable site saves money and improves our environment. Rather than minimizing impact, the landscape is one of the few activities that improves the environment. Landscapes filter our air and water, sequesters carbon, creates oxygen and reduces our our heating and cooling needs. Recognizing sustainability as merely reducing energy waste, recycling, or conserving water is a common misconception. In truth, the greatest impact on the environment you can make is right in your own backyard. In this session, discover how to grow and prosper in the rapidly developing field of sustainable site development.“Through the increase use of landscapes we can actually improve our environment," said Barrett. “and through increased awareness of landscapes as a functional part of our community, we can improve our water systems, cleanse our air, and create a better environment for plants, animals and people.” In his presentation, Barrett will explain just how essential some of these tools are to efficiently utilizing and managing resources.Learning Objectives • Understanding that stormwater is the largest source of water pollution in the United States • Sustainability starts with the landscape. Developing a functional landscape is the most effective and efficient means of remediating the environment. • Combining "green infrastructure" with existing, conventional "gray infrastructure," as well as combining new technology with old technology creating a sustainable future.TRANSCRIPT
Sustainable Landscapes
New Tools for Sustainable Site Development
by
Tom Barrett
Green Water Infrastructure, Inc.Copyright © 2010 by Tom Barrett
www.ThinkGWI.com
Twitter- @TomBarrett_GWI
IT’S the ECONOMY
Bank Closures Reach a Record High
Excessive
Capacity
... of the 5.1 Lost Jobs
Almost 80% Lost by Men
If you’re not confused . . .
…you’re not paying attention.- Tom Peters
The GREENEconomy
Low Impact Site Development
Planting Trees
Pesticide IssuesAtrazine, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
How Much Rain Falls in Indianapolis?January - 2.30"February - 2.50"March - 3.80"April - 3.70"May - 4.00"June - 3.50"July - 4.50"August - 3.60"September - 2.90" October - 2.60"November - 3.20"December - 3.30"Total 39.90"
Image of Rain Falling
How Much Water Falls in Indianapolis?January - 3,584 gallonsFebruary - 3,896March - 5,922April - 5,766May - 6,234June - 5,455July - 7,013August - 5,610September - 4,519 October - 4,052November - 4,987December - 5,143Total 62,182
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2,500 sq. ft. Roof
How Much Water Falls in Indianapolis?January - 15,614 gallonsFebruary - 16,971March - 25,797April - 25,118May - 27,154June - 23,760July - 30,549August - 24,439September - 19,687 October - 17,650November - 21,723December - 22,402Total 270,864
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¼ Acre Residential Property
How Much Water Falls in Indianapolis?January - 187,364 gallonsFebruary - 203,657March - 309,558April - 301,412May - 325,851June - 285,120July - 366,582August - 293,266September - 236,242 October - 211,803November - 260,681December - 268,827Total 3,250,363
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3 Acre Commercial Property
How Much Water Falls in Indianapolis?January - 312,271 gallonsFebruary - 339,425March - 515,926April - 502,349May - 543,080June - 475,195July - 610,965August - 488,772September - 393,733 October - 353,002November - 434,464December - 448,041Total 5,417,223
City Block (470’ x 470’ – 5 acres)
Untapped Reservoir
Untapped Reservoir
Untapped Reservoir
Untapped Reservoir
Untapped Reservoir
Stormwater Mitigation
Collection runoff near the source
Slow it down
Soak it in
Filter it
Apply it to the landscape
Create habitats
Rain Gardens
