In this episode we’re joined by green stormwater infrastructure operations supervisor Neal Wisenbaker in Raleigh, North Carolina, Storm to Shade program manager Blue Baldwin from Tucson Water, City of Tucson, Arizona, and deputy director of Tucson Parks and Recreation Greg Jackson. They discuss green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in their municipalities as well as park-based GSI maintenance issues, solutions and protocols that support long-lasting sustainable projects. Listen in to hear more about how good cross departmental collaboration can be a solution to green stormwater infrastructure maintenance challenges!
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Further Learning:
- Why You Should Consider Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Your Community
- Storm to Shade Program in Tucson
- Green Stormwater Infrastructure Initiatives in Raleigh
- NRPA Green Infrastructure Resources
- NRPA Green Stormwater Infrastructure Certificate
- NRPA Environmental Resilience Resource Library (for NRPA Connect Members only)
- Green Stormwater Infrastructure Resources from Tucson (including Maintenance Pocket Guide!)
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Pictured: A group of staff and stakeholders review a green stormwater infrastructure project. Photo Credit: City of Raleigh
The Guardians of Greenspaces podcast is produced by NRPA with support from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to support park and recreation staff implementing water conservation best practices and tools.