Trillium at Douglas Evans Nature Preserve in Beverly Hills
|
|
- Matilda Harvey
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Each spring, for the past 30 years, Friends of the Rouge works with citizens, communities, and supporters across the Rouge River watershed to restore, clean, protect, and appreciate the river that sustains them...the Rouge. As the successor to many clean up events that preceded it, Rouge Rescue honors and recognizes those whose early efforts to protect and restore the Rouge River were met with opposition and ignorance, yet who persisted determinedly. We proudly carry that torch through each decade, embracing every opportunity to Trillium at Douglas Evans Nature Preserve in Beverly Hills educate new generations about their impact on the river and teach them that they have the power to protect and care for this splendid resource for the benefit of generations to come. Workers at Cass Benton were given photos to identify invasive plant species to be removed at their site. The event would not be successful without you, the volunteers. We appreciate the hard work and dedication you have shown us over the past 30 years. As we celebrate our anniversary, we are thankful for you and the site coordinators who work so hard to make each site a successful event. It s not easy coordinating a site and we appreciate your continued efforts. We also could not do this good work without the support of our corporate sponsors, many of whom also coordinated projects for their employees or sent a team to an existing work site. We are grateful for their support and contributions. Board member, Alice Bailey, brought her children out to plant a native garden in Northville. Promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River since 1986
2 In the spirit of our 30th Anniversary, Rouge Rescue brought loyal volunteers from across the watershed communities (over 1,100) who participated in river cleanup and stewardship activities at 27 work sites in 14 municipalities. Activities were scheduled on multiple dates. The main event was held on Saturday, May 21 with 18 sites. Four sites worked on May 7, 2 sites on May 14, 1 site on May 30 and 3 sites on June 4. Table 1: Site Participation by Activity What were volunteers working on? This year, volunteers proved once again how valuable they are and their efforts show. Trash, which accounted for most of the efforts of past Rouge Rescue events, has been less of a focus over the past number of years. Much of the event is now focused on river restoration activities such as: invasive plant removal, woody debris management, native planting installation, and stream bank stabilization to improve the health of the river. Familyfriendly sites featured, in addition to clean up activities, educational activities and nature appreciation walks. One site featured a Birds of Prey demonstration for their volunteers. See Table 1. Activity # Sites Invasive plant removal 17 Trash removal 13 Educational activities 8 Trail maintenance 7 Native plantings 6 Woody debris management 4 Volunteers working at Dynamite Park use the Woody Debris Management Clean and Open Method to manage log jams. Table 2: Quantity and Type of Items Removed/Planted Item Qty Trash removed (cubic yards) 45 Tires 7 Shopping carts 2 What work was accomplished? A summary of the work completed during Rouge Rescue 2016 is provided in Table 2. Trash removal: Volunteers removed over 45 cubic yards of trash during Rouge Rescue The bulk of the trash reported was plastic and glass. Large debris cleaned up by volunteers included: a small plastic pool, a wagon, TV, a dresser, vacuum cleaners, traffic cones, buckets, furniture, clothing and homeless encampments. Furniture & appliances 1 Vehicles 0 Invasive plants removed (cubic yards) Native Plants 148 Flowers/grasses 1,715 Trees/shrubs 29 *based on sites that submitted results
3 After 30 years of involving citizens with trash removal, we now see less dumping along the river. The river looks more attractive and has become a wonderful place to recreate close to home. Invasive removal: Seventeen sites removed invasive plants. Garlic mustard, dame s rocket, honeysuckle and buckthorn were the most common species volunteers worked to control. Volunteers removed 148 cubic yards of invasive plant material from a combined area of 15 acres. Removing garlic mustard at Cass Benton s Rouge Rescue site. These volunteers at Rouge Park were so proud of what they accomplished at Rouge Rescue. Everyone can make an impact. HONEYSUCKLE Friends of the Rouge is grateful for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding that has helped support Rouge Rescue invasive control efforts. In addition to Rouge Rescue, FOTR worked with the Student Conservation Association to control invasive shrubs in Rouge Park in Detroit and Bell Creek Park in Redford as well as other projects in the Rouge watershed. The work is part of a larger project titled Collaborative Invasive Species Control in the Rouge and Detroit River AOC s awarded to Wayne County Deptartment of Public Services. To date, FOTR has removed8,176 cubic yards of invasive material from a combined area of 17 acres. We are making progress. Rouge Rescue work sites that have been working to control invasive plant species for several years are reporting isolated occurrences and less dense populations of the species they have worked to control. BUCKTHORN DAME S ROCKET GARLIC MUSTARD
4 Why we plant native Michigan plants Polluted storm water and flashy flows are huge problems in the Rouge River watershed. Native plants help to reduce storm water runoff and enable infiltration deep in the ground due to the depth of their root systems (sometimes as deep as 15 ). There, water is cleaned and cooled as it slowly seeps to the river. Surges in flow during rainy weather cause stream bank erosion and clogs the water with silt and sediment, degrading the system and harming fish and other life in the river. Plantings: Volunteers planted 1,715 native flowers and grasses and 29 trees and shrubs; creating over 18,000+ ft² of deep-roots to soak up and infiltrate rain water. The types of plantings installed or enhanced were: bioswales, native plant demonstration gardens, rain gardens, riparian buffers, pollinator meadows, and tree plantings. Other: Volunteers maintained 2,500 lineal feet of trail. Eight log jams were cleaned and opened using the WDM 101 Clean and Open Method. Additional activities organized by work sites were: birdhouse building, storm drain stenciling, mercury thermometer exchange, benthic macroinvertebrate education, nature walks, and land-use education. Woody debris management: Work to manage wood in the river has evolved over the past 30 years. Today we use a softer approach advocating for managing large wood in the river rather than completely removing it. Wood is excellent habitat in the stream and helps to slow the river s flow. Work involves removing man-made trash ensnared in log jams and then strategically moving floatable brush and branches. Larger logs embedded in the bank are left in place. This allows for fish passage, while maintaining calm pools. Wood provides important habitat and structure in the stream. Volunteers clean out a log jam of man-made debris at Hix Park.
5 Beverly Hills 1. Douglas Evans Nature Preserve Birmingham 2. Linden Park Canton Township 3. Flodin Park 4. Meadows of Canton Dearborn 5. Ford Field Gateway Trail 6. Henry Ford Estate 7. Henry Ford College 8. University of Michigan-Dearborn Detroit 9. Eliza Howell Park Detroit 10. Rouge Park Farmington Hills 11. Heritage Park Livonia 13. Moelke Park Northville/Northville Twp 14. Bennett Arboretum 15. Allen Drive Park 16. Mill Race Village 17. Northville Community Park Novi 18. Rotary Park Plymouth 19. Woods Drive Area, Hines Park Southfield 20. Beech Woods Recreation Center 21. Berberian Woods 22. Lawrence Tech 23. DENSO Superior Township 24. Kosch-Headwaters Preserve Wayne 25. Dynamite Park Westland 12. Merriman Hollow 26. Hix Park
6 BEVERLY HILLS Douglas Evans Nature Preserve Location: Evergreen Road Coordinated by: Erin Wilks, Planning & Zoning Administrator Sponsored by: The Village of Beverly Hills Project Summary: Removed garlic mustard and trash followed by a nature walk through the park with plant identifications. Number of Volunteers: 12 Trash removal: 1 bag (lots of plastic) Invasive removal: 17 bags (garlic mustard) Douglas Evans volunteer BIRMINGHAM Linden Park Location: The park at CSO Substation off of Shirley Road Coordinated by: Connie Folk, Recreation Coordinator Sponsored by: City of Birmingham Project Date: 6/4/2016 Project Summary: Removed invasive plants and trash from Linden Park down the Rouge River Corridor Trail. Number of Volunteers: 10 Trash removal: 1 bag (lots of plastic) Invasive removal: garlic mustard, motherwort, dames rocket CANTON Flodin Park Location: 1150 S. Canton Center Road Coordinated by: Christie Jones, Administrative Coordinator Sponsored by: Wade Trim, Mannik and Smith, WOTA, Absopure, Salvation Army Project Summary: The Eagle Scouts built a walking path around a retention pond. We had bird house building along with birds of prey demonstrations. Number of Volunteers: 150 Eagle Scouts Trash removal: 30 bags Invasive removal: teasel and thistle Meadows Of Canton Location: Cherry Hill Road Coordinated by: Kesh Raizada, Environmentalist Sponsored by: Meadows of Canton, Wayne County, Canton Temple Project Summary: Bug hunt, bird house building, storm drain stenciling, indoor presentation, river clean up, mercury thermometer exchange, educational displays Number of Volunteers: 119 Cub Scouts Troops 1535 & 1830, Canton Temple, Canton Senior Group Trash removal: 5 bags (mostly plastic) DEARBORN Ford Field Gateway Trail Location: Ford Field-Dearborn Coordinated by: Thomas Trimble Sponsored by: Christ Episcopal Church - Dearborn Lending a hand at Henry Ford College Site
7 Project Summary: Picked up trash around the Ford Field pond and along the Waterfall Loop Trail. Also opened a log jam near the Military Street overpass. Garlic mustard was also pulled around the Ford Field pond. Number of Volunteers: 12 Dearborn High School National Honor Society, Servpro Dearborn/ Dearborn Heights Trash removal: 15 bags (mostly plastic) Invasive removal: 6 bags (garlic mustard) Areas around the Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn were cleared of garlic mustard, a particularly difficult invasive to control. Henry Ford Estate Location: 1 Fair Lane Drive Coordinated by: Karen Marzonie, Director of Landscapes Sponsored by: Henry Ford Estate Fair Lane Project Date: 5/14/2016 Project Summary: Volunteers pulled garlic mustard from Trail Gardens Woods and entry areas to the Henry Ford Estate. Afterwards, Karen Marzonie took the group on a tour to Northville Community Park native planting view the river from the back lawn of the estate. Number of Volunteers: 26 "Jo Brighton" students Invasive removal: 78 bags (garlic mustard) Henry Ford College Location: 5101 Evergreen Road Coordinated by: Sam Greco, Physical Plant Engineer Sponsored by: Henry Ford College Project Summary: Removed garlic mustard, buckthorn, honeysuckle and trash from pathway in areas below bridge. Maintained trail up to the Kingfisher overlook deck area. Number of Volunteers: 22 Henry Ford College Trash removal: (plastics bags, plastic bottles and paper) Invasive removal: garlic mustard, buckthorn, and honeysuckle University of Michigan - Dearborn Location: 4901 Evergreen Road Coordinated by: Michael Basner (FOTR), and Rick Simek (UMD-EIC) Sponsored by: Friends of the Rouge, Environmental Interpretive Center - University of Michigan Dearborn Project Summary: Re-mulched trail near the stone bridge, nature walk with plant identification Number of Volunteers: 10 DETROIT Eliza Howell Park Location: Eliza Howell Park Coordinated by: Larry Quarles, President Sponsored by: Friends of Eliza Howell Park Project Date: 5/14/2016 Number of Volunteers: 5 Workers at Eliza Howell Park in Detroit removing trash from a trail.
8 Rouge Park Location: Joy Road Coordinated by: Sally Petrella, President Sponsored by: Friends of Rouge Park, Friends of the Rouge, City of Detroit Invasive Species Removal at Rouge Park Project Summary: Focused on trash removal as well as garlic mustard, honeysuckle, and buckthorn removal. Number of Volunteers: 200 Detroit Aeromodelers, Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association, Quicken Loans, Well-Able Wellness Walkers, Parkside Church of Christ Trash removal: 102 bags (plastics, tv, dresser, vacuum cleaners, traffic cones, buckets, furniture and clothing) Invasive removal: 70 bags (garlic mustard, buckthorn, and honeysuckle) FARMINGTON HILLS Heritage Park Location: Farmington Road Coordinated by: Ashlie Smith, Nature Center Supervisor Sponsored by: City of Farmington Hills Project Summary: Volunteers participated in a variety of activities, including a native planting area, invasive species removal and an educational program about our watershed using the Enviroscape. Number of Volunteers: 83 Junior Optimists Club, Master Gardeners, National Honors Society Invasive removal: 50 bags (buckthorn and garlic mustard) Other activities: Bioswale and Native Plant Demonstration Garden Aisin Northville Native Planting LIVONIA Moelke Park Location: Lathers Coordinated by: Diane Manderaglia Sponsored by: City of Livonia Project Summary: Planted 15 different varieties of native plant species, 38 plants of each variety for a total of 570 native plants. We removed approximately 1 acre of invasive garlic mustard. We cleaned up garbage and did woody debris management along the Rouge River. Henry Ford College volunteers getting Instructions before they head out. Number of Volunteers: 50 Community Emergency Response Team, Tegrit Technology, Boy Scouts Pack 1731 Trash removal: 45 (3 tires, 2 shopping carts, 1 wagon) Invasive removal: garlic mustard NORTHVILLE Bennett Arboretum Location: Near Northville Road Coordinated by: Grace Modes, Legislative Aide Sponsored by: Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki Project Date: 5/7/2016 Project Summary: Event focused on ridding the Cass Benton area of invasive plant species (primarily garlic mustard, common periwinkle and common buckthorn). Trash clean up also occurred throughout the park.
9 Number of Volunteers: 41 National Honor Society of Stevenson and Northville High Schools, Boy Scouts, church groups, Master Gardeners Trash removal: 2 bags Invasive removal: 60 bags (common buckthorn, garlic mustard and common periwinkle) Allen Drive Park Location: 1056 Allen Drive Coordinated by: Callista Milroy Sponsored by: Friends of the Rouge Project Summary: 56 bags of garlic mustard pulled, 14 native tree species planted, 3 bags of garbage removed, woody debris removed by city. Educated participants about poison ivy and invasive plant species. Invasive removal: 22 bags (garlic mustard) Other activities: Rain Garden planting Cleaning and Opening Log Jams in Dynamite Park Mill Race Historical Village Location: 215 N. Griswold Ave. Coordinated by: Edward Gabrys, Luci Klinkhamer, and Juliana Cerra Sponsored by: Northville Historical Society Project Date: 5/30/2016 Project Summary: Volunteers pulled agricultural weeds, installed (10) 10' coir logs on channel, filled low areas with compost/field stones, planted bank with native species and mulched. Number of Volunteers: 12 Boy Scout Troops 755 and 45, Friends of the Rouge, National Honor Society Other activities: Native Buffer Zone planting Number of Volunteers: 47 Girl Scout Troup and neighbors Trash removal: 3 bags Invasive removal: 56 bags (garlic mustard) 14 trees planted Northville Community Park Location: 5 Mile Road between Sheldon and Beck Coordinated by: Jill Rickard and Cyndi Ross Sponsored by: AISIN Associates, Friends of the Rouge, Northville Township Project Date: 6/4/2016 Project Summary: Volunteers planted a rain garden in a highly visible area in the park. Volunteers also removed garlic mustard from Coldwater Springs Linear Park. Number of Volunteers: 30 AISIN associates, Northville Township residents, Friends of the Rouge Dynamite Park volunteer examining a toad. NOVI Rotary Park Location: Roethel Drive Coordinated by: Wendy DuVall, Recreation Coordinator Sponsored by: City of Novi, Corrigan, Home Depot, Rotary Club Project Summary: Removed weeds, invasive bush, and garlic mustard. Trash pick up, trail clearing/ maintenance and playground mulching. Number of Volunteers: 47 Home Depot, Alpha Kappa Alpha,
10 Sustainable Novi, Huron River Watershed Council Trash removal: 6 bags (plastic bottles, cans and bags) Invasive removal: garlic mustard Other activities: Bioswale Beech Woods Recreation Center Location: Beech Road Coordinated by: Brandy Siedlaczek, Storm Water Manager Sponsored by: City of Southfield Michigan Land Conservancy, Novi Junior Girl Scout Troop Invasive removal: buckthorn and garlic mustard Other activities: Pollinator Meadow maintenance SOUTHFIELD Berberian Woods Location: Berberian Woods at the end of Streamwood Lane Coordinated by: Gail Barber, Volunteer Sponsored by: City of Southfield Project Summary: Pulled 21 bags of invasive species including garlic mustard and dame's rocket. Number of Volunteers: 11 Invasive removal: 28 bags (dame's rocket and garlic mustard) DENSO Location: Denso Drive Coordinated by: Melissa Smith, DENSO and Brandy Siedlaczek, City of Southfield Sponsored by: DENSO International America, Inc., City of Southfield Project Date: 6/4/2016 Project Summary: Planted native gardens, removed invasive plant species. Number of Volunteers: 60 DENSO International employees Invasive removal: 40 bags (garlic mustard) Project Summary: Woody Debris Management Number of Volunteers: 24 Korean Presbyterian Church Other activities: 2 logjams opened Pollinator Meadow planting at Kosch Headwaters Preserve SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP Kosch-Headwaters Preserve Location: 3268 N. Prospect Road Coordinated by: Carla Bisaro Sponsored by: Superior Township Charter, SMLC, Washtenaw County Parks Project Summary: garlic mustard and buckthorn removal and maintenance of pollinator meadow planting. Number of Volunteers: 24 Superior Township, Southeast WAYNE Dynamite Park Location: Josephine Street Coordinated by: Kurt Kuban and Matt Mulholland, River Restorations, Inc. Sponsored by: City of Wayne, Wayne Rotary, River Restorations, Inc. Project Summary: Opened up 6 log jams, trail maintenance in order to open all trails in Dynamite Park, remulched/weeded native plant beds, cleaned up homeless camps in the park. Number of Volunteers: 35 Wayne DPW staff, Wayne Rotary Trash removal: 25 bags (mostly bottles and plastic, cans and a few tires) Other activities: 2,500 lineal feet of trail maintenance Honeysuckle Removal in Hix Park
11 WESTLAND Hix Park Location: Hix Park-City of Westland Coordinated by: Bill Craig, President Sponsored by: Holliday Nature Preserve Association, City of Westland Project Date: 5/7/2016 Project Summary: Cleaned and opened one logjam, creek trash collection, floodplain trash collection, invasive plant removal. SAVE THE DATE Number of Volunteers: 31 Friends of the Rouge, Holliday Nature Preserve Association Trash removal: 20 bags (plastic and glass bottles, paper products, Styrofoam and misc. metal products) Invasive removal: buckthorn and honeysuckle Merriman Hollow Location: Hines Drive at Merriman Road Coordinated by: Jenny Petoskey, Citizen Sponsored by: Friends of the Rouge, supported by Wayne County Parks Project Summary: Installed a native garden with a path. Removed trash and invasive species. Number of Volunteers: 40 Cub Scout Pack 270, Boy Scout Troop 782, Michaels Green Club Trash removal: 7 bags (plastics and debris) Invasive removal: garlic mustard Friends of the Rouge Friends of the Rouge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began in 1986 to raise awareness about the need to clean up one of the nation s most polluted rivers. The organization provides opportunities for residents to participate in cleanups, stream and wetland monitoring, restoration projects, and recreational activities like canoeing and kayaking. Through these experiences, participants get to know and love their local river, work to directly improve it, and develop an understanding of the complex issues inherent in cleaning up an urban river. Mission: To promote restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River ecosystem through education, citizen involvement, and other collaborative efforts, for the purpose of improving the quality of life for the people, plants and animals of the watershed. Rouge River Watershed Facts Drains 467 square miles of land in the counties of Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw in southeast Michigan. Contains over 400 lakes, impoundments, and ponds and 126 miles of major stream. Inhabited by 1.35 million people. More than 50% of the land is urbanized.
12 Promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River since Evergreen Road - KM Dearborn, MI
Note the caption of this photo printed in the Observer and Eccentric Newspaper in 1986.
Each June, Friends of the Rouge, in partnership with Rouge communities and other organizations, brings volunteers together from across the watershed to work toward the common goal of improving the Rouge
More informationPromoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River since 1986
Each June, Friends of the Rouge, in partnership with Rouge communities and other organizations, brings volunteers together from across the watershed to work toward the common goal of improving the Rouge
More informationAristeo Construction removed 3 vehicles and other debris from the Rouge River in Detroit's Rouge Park
Each June, Friends of the Rouge, in partnership with Rouge communities and other organizations, brings volunteers together from across the watershed to work toward the common goal of improving the Rouge
More informationWhat did we accomplish?
Each spring, Friends of the Rouge, in partnership with communities and other organizations throughout the Rouge, brings volunteers together from across the watershed to work toward the common goal of improving
More informationSites installing stream bank stabilization projects 1 Sites coordinating educational activities 8 Sites offering nature walks 6
Friends of the Rouge thanks Jon Eric Cornellier with Canton Twp Leisure Services for creating the 2010 logo. Each June, Friends of the Rouge, in partnership with Rouge communities and other organizations,
More informationTonya Hunter, LLA, CA Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
Presented to: Michigan Water Environment Association Watershed Seminar December 5, 2013 Tonya Hunter, LLA, CA Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. What is Green Infrastructure? Green infrastructure
More informationRouge River Gateway Master Plan Update: 2011
Rouge River Gateway Master Plan Update: 2011 Environmental Stewardship Cultural Heritage Recreation Economic Development Rouge Gateway Master Plan (2001) 1 Rouge Gateway Master Plan Update (2005) Significant
More informationROUGE RIVER COLLABORATIVE ILLICIT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION PLAN 2017 PROGRESS REPORT
ROUGE RIVER COLLABORATIVE ILLICIT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION PLAN 2017 PROGRESS REPORT Water Quality Data Corrections Healthier Rouge River Training Investigations Pollution Hotline Prepared by: 46036 Michigan
More informationAnheuser Busch River Cleanup/Infiltration Garden Project Summary
Anheuser Busch River Cleanup/Infiltration Garden Project Summary - 2018 Thirty nine (39) volunteers from the local Cartersville Anheuser Busch Brewery participated in ENVIRONMENT DAY on June 5, 2018 with
More informationWeston s Wetlands, Stormwater, & Open Space
Weston s Wetlands, Stormwater, & Open Space Weston s Wetlands, Stormwater, & Open Space Conservation Commission Role and Responsibilities Laws that protect wetlands What residents can do to protect wetlands
More informationRoyal River Youth Conservation Corps
Royal River Youth Conservation Corps 2007 Summary Report What s Inside: Contributing Partners Introduction Summary of Accomplishments Map of Sites Descriptions and Photos of Work Completed in: Auburn Durham
More informationWHITE HOUSE FARM FOUNDATION 1917 Kauffmans Mill Rd. Luray, VA Summary Report 2016
WHITE HOUSE FARM FOUNDATION 1917 Kauffmans Mill Rd. Luray, VA 22835 www.whfarmfoundation.org Summary Report 2016 Mission Statement: To enrich individuals with knowledge of and involvement with our natural
More informationSTREAM BANK STABILIZATION THORPS MORTIMER RECREATION AREA Grandfather Ranger District SITE LOCATION & DRAINAGE AREA
STREAM BANK STABILIZATION THORPS CREEK @ MORTIMER RECREATION AREA SITE LOCATION & DRAINAGE AREA SITE LOCATION Drainage Area = 1.14 sq. miles STREAM BANK STABILIZATION THORPS CREEK @ MORTIMER RECREATION
More information2008 Annual report of the UT Presidents Commission on the River
The University of Toledo The University of Toledo Digital Repository President's Commission on the River Office of the President 2008 Annual report of the UT Presidents Commission on the River Patrick
More informationBE WATER WISE. Managing Your Onlot Stormwater. Sept. 23, 2006 Watershed Weekend
BE WATER WISE Managing Your Onlot Stormwater Sept. 23, 2006 Watershed Weekend 2006 1 All water resources are interrelated through the Hydrologic Cycle Sept. 23, 2006 Watershed Weekend 2006 2 What is Storm
More informationENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PICKERING
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PICKERING 2011 Annual Report Environmental Stewardship Pickering is a collaborative community committee that hosts environmental events in the City of Pickering. This annual report
More informationKazoo school students are presenting a research project on Japanese Knotweed in collaboration with researcher, Joe Dauer, from MSU.
AmeriCorps NCCC is a government-funded national service program consisting of young adults, ages 18 to 24. Their main areas of focus include, urban and rural development, infrastructure improvement, energy
More information1. Water Resources Survey
1. Water Resources Survey Many communities, public schools, public universities, and county agencies are working hard to protect, clean up and restore our local lakes, rivers and streams. We are interested
More informationThe scope of the plan will focus on the Prospect Heights Slough and Hillcrest Lake as one entity.
Plan for Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission Plan for Improved Public Access and Enjoyment of the Prospect Heights Slough and Hillcrest Lake July 23, 2018 The City Council has requested the Natural
More informationConservation in South Jersey Being Creative with Restoration
Conservation in South Jersey Being Creative with Restoration Stewardship on a Shoestring: Public Land Management in Fiscally Constrained Times November, 30, 2011 Conservation and Restoration for Open Space
More informationPotential Green Infrastructure Strategies May 6, 2015 Workshop
Potential Green Infrastructure Strategies May 6, 2015 Workshop Background The City of Cortland is developing the Tioughnioga Urban Headwaters Green Infrastructure Action Plan with funding from the National
More informationOakland County s Green Infrastructure Vision. L. Brooks Patterson Oakland County Executive
Oakland County s Green Infrastructure Vision L. Brooks Patterson Oakland County Executive Southeast Michigan 20 miles northwest of Detroit Consists of 910 square miles Population of 1.2 million More than
More informationSoutheast Michigan Council of Governments
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments SEMCOG Green Infrastructure Activities Regional Green Infrastructure Vision GLRI Green Streets EPA Technical Assistance MDOT Grants Green Infrastructure Vision
More informationThe Benefits and Challenges Associated with Green Infrastructure Practices
The Benefits and Challenges Associated with Green Infrastructure Practices Thomas M. Evans ASLA, LEED AP Regional Green Infrastructure Design Services Director OWEA Technical Conference, June 20, 2013
More informationHomeowners Guide to Stormwater BMP Maintenance
Homeowners Guide to Stormwater BMP Maintenance What You Need to Know to Take Care of Your Property Rain Barrel Dry Well Rain Garden Pervious Asphalt Porous Pavers City of El Monte Stormwater BMP Management
More informationTechnical Memorandum 5
Technical Memorandum 5 Environmental Resources August 2015 PREPARED BY AECOM Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Natural Features... 6 Watersheds... 6 Rivers, Lakes, Creeks... 6 Wetlands... 8 Floodplains...
More informationStormwater Runoff and the District of Columbia RiverSmart Homes Defined:
Stormwater Runoff and the District of Columbia Stormwater runoff is rainwater that flows off impervious surfaces such as rooftops, driveways, roads, sidewalks and sometimes even lawns. Stormwater runoff
More informationLandowner's Guide to the Lower St. Croix Riverway. Protect. Restore. Celebrate. stcroixriverassociation.org
Landowner's Guide to the Lower St. Croix Riverway Protect. Restore. Celebrate. stcroixriverassociation.org Cover and page spread photographs by Craig Blacklock. For more information on how to be a river
More informationRain Gardens. A Welcome Addition to Your Landscape
Rain Gardens A Welcome Addition to Your Landscape Where Does The Rainwater Go? Naturally, forests provide a way for rainwater to percolate into the soil, filtering pollutants while trees are allowed to
More informationClient #: Dawson /91. NRCS Tract #(s): Location: Fleming Memorial Park Field #(s): Program(s): Urban Project Name: Date:
Natural Resource Stewardship Plan Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District 89 Alder Street Central Point, Oregon 97502 Ph. (541) 664-1070 www.jswcd.org Client Name: Elisa Dawson, City of Rogue River
More informationAs a homeowner in the Pacific Northwest, you
Archival Copy. For current information, see the OSU Extension Catalog:https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu Taking Care of streams in Eastern Washington, A Homeowner s Guide to Riparian Areas PNW 557
More informationLake and Stream Restoration Project
Pre-project Fact Sheet May 2012 Toledo Botanical Garden (TBG) is a 60 acre public garden visited by more than 120,000 people annually. It is located in Toledo, Ohio in the Ottawa River watershed within
More informationLAKE PEWAUKEE SANITARY DISTRICT
LAKE PEWAUKEE SANITARY DISTRICT Success Story Working Together, working with many and making a difference Thomas H. Koepp, P.E. LEED AP Manager Lake Pewaukee Sanitary District thkoepp@wi.rr.com www.lakepewaukee.org
More information5/18/2012. Valley Woods wetlands before. Rouge Park prairie before
GLRI Grant Transforming the Rouge from Mowed Down to Grown Up Controlled Burns at: Valley Woods Nature Preserve, Southfield River Rouge Park and Eliza Howell Park, Detroit Why Do Controlled Burn? Maintain
More informationTips for Maintaining and Enhancing Stormwater Management Areas
4 4 N. Second Street, Denton, Md. 21629 (410) 479-3625 (410) 479-3534 fax www.dentonmaryland.com Tips for Maintaining and Enhancing Stormwater Management Areas Information provided by the Town of Denton
More informationKENT COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT STORMWATER BMPs MAINTENANCE TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDANCE DOCUMENT BIO-RETENTION FACILITIES
BIO-RETENTION FACILITIES (for all basins / BMPs) Annually Prepare Operation and Maintenance Plan. Clearly outline how vegetation in the facility and its buffer area will be managed or harvested in the
More informationUrban Water Management (ESRM 311 & SEFS 507) Cougar Mtn Regional Wildland Park & Lakemont Blvd, Bellevue WA
Urban Water Management (ESRM 311 & SEFS 507) Cougar Mtn Regional Wildland Park & Lakemont Blvd, Bellevue WA Lecture Today Urban Water management terms Examples of water management in urban areas Field
More informationStormwater Management at The University of New Orleans
University of New Orleans ScholarWorks@UNO DRU Workshop 2013 Presentations Disaster Resistant University Workshop: Linking Mitigation and Resilience Conferences and Workshops 3-1-2013 Stormwater Management
More informationSUSTAINABILITY PLAN OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FALL 2017
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN OTTAWA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FALL 2017 Table of Contents Introduction Natural Resources Quality of Life Community Continuing the Mission Sustainability Measuring Sustainability
More informationThe Bruce Trail: your good neighbour
The Bruce Trail: your good neighbour HELP US PROTECT OUR CONSERVATION CORRIDOR The Bruce Trail Conservancy Our Mission The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a charitable organization committed to establishing
More informationEcological Restoration at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. Von K. Winkel, Ph.D.
Ecological Restoration at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Von K. Winkel, Ph.D. The Las Vegas Springs Before Disturbance The springs are very large. A small creek flows from each of 3 or 4 springs and
More information4.1 GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATION
4.0 PUBLIC EDUCATION Based on the variety of designs within this project, and the limited public education resources, decisions were made early on about the focus on individual projects. For instance,
More informationAn Ambitious Plan: Transforming the blighted South Platte River and surrounding environment into Denver s greatest natural resource.
CONNECTING THE PEOPLE TO THEIR RIVER SOUTH PLATTE RIVER VISION IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM: GRANT-FRONTIER PARK TO OVERLAND POND PARK REACH The South Platte River Vision Implementation Program (River Vision)
More informationSummer Public Education and Outreach Campaign Toolkit
Summer Public Education and Outreach Campaign Toolkit ABOUT THIS TOOLKIT The communications tools and messages included in this toolkit were developed by Bluestem Communications for the Lower DuPage River
More informationStream Restoration: Working with Nature?
Stream Restoration: Working with Nature? Greg Jennings, PhD, PE jenningsenv@gmail.com Ecosystem Restoration activities that initiate or accelerate the recovery of ecosystem health, integrity, and sustainability
More informationStream Restoration: Working with Nature? Greg Jennings, PhD, PE
Stream Restoration: Working with Nature? Greg Jennings, PhD, PE jenningsenv@gmail.com Ecosystem Restoration activities that initiate or accelerate the recovery of ecosystem health, integrity, and sustainability
More informationWaterside Living. Rouge River Watershed
Spring 03 Issue 2 The bi-annual Newsletter for Riparian Owners in the 1 Table of Contents Welcome to the second edition of the Waterside Living - a newsletter for Riparian landowners in the Rouge River
More informationLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY COMPREHENSIVE & STRATEGIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN. APPENDIX G - Stormwater Study Findings & Stormwater Solutions
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY COMPREHENSIVE & STRATEGIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN APPENDIX G - Stormwater Study Findings & Stormwater Solutions LSU: MP Narrative July 2017 3.5 Open Space Existing Conditions The
More informationMaintaining Your Neighborhood Stormwater Facilities
Maintaining Your Neighborhood Stormwater Facilities How to identify stormwater facilities and keep them working Layout by the Thurston County Storm and Surface Water Utility with thanks to the Delaware
More informationsince commonly we use all manner of deleterious products on lawns that don t belong in streams.
Riparian Buffers River conservation groups like CU Maurice River focus their efforts on greenways along with general environmental awareness. A greenway is a strip of undeveloped land near urban areas,
More informationPortage County Parks, Trails and Greenways Plan
Portage County Parks, Trails and Greenways Plan Agenda for Local Planning Meeting Introductory Presentation Why we need a Plan Plan project goals and process Benefits Overview of local planning region
More informationGreenscape Challenge Toolkit
Greenscape Challenge Toolkit Take the Greenscape Challenge: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/greenscapechallenge Yard maintenance and water quality When it rains, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals
More informationThe Development of Riparian Stream Buffers in Greensboro, NC
The Development of Riparian Stream Buffers in Greensboro, NC Why our stream banks have grown up? Presented by: Peter Schneider, Water Quality Supervisor City of Greensboro Stormwater Management Division
More informationPICTURE CANYON Planning Riparian-Wetland Refugia in an Urban Setting
PICTURE CANYON Planning Riparian-Wetland Refugia in an Urban Setting Rio De Flag Existing Conditions. Ephemeral stream; Limited riparian plants, habitats.. & Opportunities Water (effluent) available Restore
More informationTentatively Selected Plan within Harlem River, East River and Western Long Island Sound Planning Region. First Level Costs. Federal Non-Federal Total
HARLEM RIVER, EAST RIVER AND WESTERN LONG ISLAND SOUND PLANNING REGION Flushing Bay and Creek Ecosystem Restoration Source Feasibility Study Background Study Resolution (1994), Reconnaissance Report (1996),
More informationA Review of Green Infrastructure Projects Implemented in the Grand Traverse Region
A Review of Green Infrastructure Projects Implemented in the Grand Traverse Region Sarah U Ren Program Director The Watershed Center of Grand Traverse Bay 231-935-1514, suren@gtbay.org Our Mission: The
More informationTOWN OF MOORESVILLE STORM DRAIN MARKING PROGRAM
TOWN OF MOORESVILLE STORM DRAIN MARKING PROGRAM The purpose of storm drain marking programs throughout the United States is to raise public awareness that storm drains connect indirectly or directly to
More informationSTORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION TRAINING. For Officials and Residents of Doylestown Township
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION TRAINING For Officials and Residents of Doylestown Township THOUSANDS HAVE LIVED WITHOUT LOVE, NOT ONE WITHOUT WATER. W. H. Auden, First Things First Time for a Pop Quiz!
More informationErosion Control for Home Builders in the. City of Jacksonville
Erosion Control for Home Builders in the City of Jacksonville Eroding construction sites are a leading cause of water quality problems in Jacksonville. For every acre under construction, about a dump truck
More informationAPWA Expo August 27, Ground Water Recharge With Storm Management: A Sustainable Development
APWA Expo August 27, 2013 Ground Water Recharge With Storm Management: A Sustainable Development Presented by: Joel S. Koenig, P.E. Andrew J. Hawkins Chris P. Dagiantis, P.E., CFM Bios Joel S. Koenig,
More informationUrban runoff in my neighborhood (Capitol Hill) is heavy with trash and other debris.
South Platte River Meeting Comments & s #1 I am a huge fan of river areas and would love the Platte and surrounding waterways to improve to allow habitat for wildlife and recreation opportunities for citizens.
More informationNovember 29, 2007 Brad Jensen, Executive Director Jennifer Muladore, Ecologist Huron Pines
November 29, 2007 Brad Jensen, Executive Director Jennifer Muladore, Ecologist Huron Pines Huron Pines: Conserving the Forests, Lakes and Streams of Northeast Michigan Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization
More informationPlanning for Staten. Habitat Restoration and Green Infrastructure. Island s North Shore
Habitat Restoration and Green Infrastructure Planning for Staten Island s North Shore Community Board 1 March 1, 2018 NYC Parks Forestry, Horticulture, and Natural Resources Funded by the NYS Department
More information20. Appendix J: Summary of Management Resources for Pioneer Park
20. Appendix J: Summary of Management Resources for Pioneer Park Management resources are the people, funds and tools that are dedicated to the park on an ongoing basis. The tools are not so much hardware
More informationPartner Organizations:
Partner Organizations: CERTIFICATION BASED ON A SET OF STANDARDS THAT GUIDE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH SELF-AWARENESS, BEHAVIOR CHANGE, AND VOLUNTARY ACTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT. Technical
More informationHuron Pines AmeriCorps
POSITION TITLE: PRIMARY SERVICE LOCATION: RESPONSIBLE TO: Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Huron Pines AmeriCorps Position Description Stewardship Technician Traverse City, Michigan Jon Throop,
More information2011 VIRGINIA BEACH STEWARDSHIP AWARDS. City Council Briefing September 27, 2011 Clay Bernick / Environment and Sustainability Office
2011 VIRGINIA BEACH STEWARDSHIP AWARDS City Council Briefing September 27, 2011 Clay Bernick / Environment and Sustainability Office 2011 STEWARDSHIP AWARDS In 2009, the Green Ribbon Committee established
More informationUrban Water Management and Soils (ESRM 311 & SEFS 507)
Urban Water Management and Soils (ESRM 311 & SEFS 507) Cougar Mtn Regional Wildland Park & Lakemont Blvd, Bellevue WA Lecture Today Some Urban Water management terms Examples of water management in urban
More informationConserving Illinois North Shore Ravines
Conserving Illinois North Shore Ravines Rebecca Grill, Natural Areas Manager, Park District of Highland Park, rgrill@pdhp.org Jeff Boeckler, Principal Water Resource Specialist, Northwater Consulting,
More informationTown of Essex Small Site Erosion Control Guide
Town of Essex Small Site Erosion Control Guide Why do we need to protect against erosion? Water Quality: Erosion and the transport of sediment and pollutants impacts the water quality of nearby streams
More informationPike River Restoration Adaptive Design: Restoring Structure and Function in an Urban Floodplain - from cabbages to cordgrass
Pike River Restoration Adaptive Design: Restoring Structure and Function in an Urban Floodplain - from cabbages to cordgrass Alice Thompson, PWS & Heather Patti, PWS Pike River Re-imaginedfrom Cabbage
More informationJessica Cheval. Mindy Cooper EMPACTS. Watershed Protection. Introduction
Jessica Cheval Mindy Cooper EMPACTS Watershed Protection Introduction Conserving and protecting water fronts is an important aspect to maintaining water quality all over the world. Not only do the conditions
More informationSCHOOLYARD HABITATS BASELINE AUDIT, GRADES K-2
SCHOOLYARD HABITATS The Schoolyard Habitats audit was developed as a tool for students to investigate the school ground s use and to be used as the basis for improving native wildlife habitat and outdoor
More informationWorksheet #14 Water Runoff Management
Water Runoff Management Use this worksheet to assess how well your property minimizes the potential for water runoff and property damage.. Why should you be concerned? What can you do? Rural runoff, also
More informationKTMB Focus on Sparks. presented March 23, 2015
KTMB Focus on Sparks presented March 23, 2015 Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Private nonprofit celebrating 25 years of providing hands-on community solutions Our focus is education about economic and health
More informationUse of Best Management Practices
Use of Best Management Practices Presented at the ANJEC Flood Hazard Workshop Bordentown, NJ March 13, 2008 Stormwater BMPs "a technique, measure or structural control that is used for a given set of conditions
More informationThe Niantic River Watershed. Implementation
The Niantic River Watershed Successful Partnerships for Watershed-Based Plan Implementation Judy Rondeau Eastern Connecticut Conservation District August 16, 2018 Watershed Partners Watershed towns East
More informationOpportunities in Community Service, Civic Engagement and Civic Leadership...Leading to a life of Engaged Citizenship.
Opportunities in Community Service, Civic Engagement and Civic Leadership...Leading to a life of Engaged Citizenship. COMMUNITY SERVICE Recap Geneva Food Pantry Food donation {April} Humane Society Fundraiser
More informationBeaver Lake Watershed News
Beaver Lake Watershed News Being Thankful for Landowner Involvement and Interest Hello Beaver Lake Watershed Resident, Landowner, or Manager, Winter 2016 This newsletter is being sent to you because our
More informationPractical Stormwater Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices You Can Do Around Home
Homeowner BMPs Practical Stormwater Pollution Prevention Best Management Practices You Can Do Around Home What is Stormwater Runoff? Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows
More informationSchoolyard Report Card~ -By the Student Action Team of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Schoolyard Report Card~ -By the Student Action Team of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation How is your schoolyard doing? Is it helping the Chesapeake Bay or is it contributing to the Bay s current condition?
More information2010 Bethesda Green Award Winner One of seven Green Giants
June 2010 - June 2011 Report 2010 Bethesda Green Award Winner One of seven Green Giants The Little Falls Watershed Alliance 4920 Dorset Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 www.lfwa.org What is the Little Falls
More information319 Grant: Baker Creek & Centenary Creek Restoration Initiative
319 Grant: Baker Creek & Centenary Creek Restoration Initiative Objectives: Overview of Watershed Characteristics: Discussion of Project Tasks: Discussion of Watershed Management Plan: Presented by: Erich
More informationThe Brooks Estate Master Plan Summary
The Brooks Estate Master Plan Summary - 2016 The Brooks Estate Master Plan was created in 2011/2012, discussed for two years with the Medford City Council and then rejected by the Medford City Council
More informationADDENDUM TO BIOLOGICAL SCOPING SURVEY REPORT, BOTANICAL SURVEY AND WETLAND DELINEATION
ADDENDUM TO BIOLOGICAL SCOPING SURVEY REPORT, BOTANICAL SURVEY AND WETLAND DELINEATION FOR AVALON INN (APN 069-241-27 & -04) 1201 & 1211 NORTH MAIN STREET FORT BRAGG, CA MENDOCINO COUNTY prepared for:
More informationCOLLIER BOULEVARD (CR 951) CORRIDOR
Project(s) Goals Improve Traffic Circulation, Capacity & Safety Focus on Safety During Design & Construction Address Public Concerns Design an Aesthetically Pleasing Project Limit Environmental Impacts
More informationInformation for File MMJ Main Stem Bassett Creek Restoration Project
Information for File 2013-03866-MMJ Main Stem Bassett Creek Restoration Project Applicant: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Corps Contact: Melissa Jenny Address: Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
More informationConservation Commissions & Invasive Plants
Conservation Commissions & Invasive Plants Photo from A Landowner s Guide to Invasive Plan Management, Westfield River Watershed Invasive Species Partnership Fall 2015 MA Envirothon Coach & Team Workshop
More informationHandshake Partnership Program Report - FY 2013 Recipients
Handshake Partnership Program Report - FY 2013 Recipients 1. Name of Corps Project/Lake: Raystown Lake Project 2. Handshake Project Name: The Raystown Lake Naturalized Wildlife & Bird Watering Rehabilitation
More informationCANADA 150 SPECIAL EDITION Evaluation Form 2017
CANADA 150 SPECIAL EDITION Evaluation Form 17 2 P age 17 - Canada 150 Special Edition - Evaluation Form Community: Province: Category: The evaluation is based on 8 criteria, divided into the following
More informationWorking together to leverage limited Funds
Working together to leverage limited Funds ARAPAHOE COUNTY OPEN SPACES 10 County Budget Conference September 20, 2013 The Power of Partnerships 2013 SORP Conference 5/23/2014 Why Talk About Open Space?
More informationJill Stachura STORMWATER BMP AND STREAM RESTORATION IN A CITY PARK. October 2013 Southeast Stormwater Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC
Jill Stachura STORMWATER BMP AND STREAM RESTORATION IN A CITY PARK October 2013 Southeast Stormwater Association Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC Project Location Gwinnett County, GA: Population: 825,000
More informationInnovative Stormwater Management in Urban Environments
Innovative Stormwater Management in Urban Environments Cahill Associates Environmental Consultants www.thcahill.com Urban SW Issues No Stormwater Management Combined Sewers Buried Streams and Dead Streams
More informationProperty Owner s Guide to Creek and Shoreline Maintenance
2014 Property Owner s Guide to Creek and Shoreline Maintenance City of O Fallon This guide for homeowners of creekside property is intended to serve as a reference for helping homeowners understand what
More informationStormwater Low Impact Development - A Natural Solution
Stormwater Low Impact Development - A Natural Solution Sarah U Ren Program Director The Watershed Center of Grand Traverse Bay 231-935-1514, suren@gtbay.org Our Mission: The Watershed Center advocates
More informationParent Newsletter: Service Issue 2016
Parent Newsletter: Service Issue 2016 Scouting For Food 2016 -COMMITTEE CHAIR MICHAEL PETERMAN In cooperation with the Potowatomi Area Council, Troop 119 participated in the annual Scouting For Food drive.
More informationSlow it, Spread it, Sink it using Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Milly Archer Water Resources Coordinator Becky Tharp Green Infrastructure Collaborative Slow it, Spread it, Sink it using Green Stormwater Infrastructure Overview Defining LID and GSI Hydrology and impacts
More informationPutting the Pieces Together
Putting the Pieces Together A guided tour of the St Croix Valley's land and water resources A Guided View from the River: What are the challenges and obstacles your community is facing? 1 Site 2 Buk and
More information2011 ASLA Design Awards. Coyote Gulch Honor Award and Land Stewardship Designation Valerian LLC. Environmental Restoration and Reclamation
2011 ASLA Design Awards Honor Award and Land Stewardship Designation Valerian LLC Environmental Restoration and Reclamation Project Name: Category : Project Location: 5 2011 Environmental Restoration and
More informationVacant Lot Greening Options in Buffalo
Cornell University ILR School DigitalCommons@ILR Buffalo Commons Centers, Institutes, Programs 10-30-2011 Vacant Lot Greening Options in Buffalo Robert Grimaldi Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/buffalocommons
More information