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"
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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
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Stormwater Mitigation
Collection runoff near the source
Slow it down
Soak it in
Filter it
Apply it to the landscape
Create habitats
Rain Gardens
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