matt arnn, usfs bob snieckus, nrcs
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U.S. Forest Service Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Research Service Agriculture Marketing Service Departmental Administration. Matt Arnn, USFS Bob Snieckus, NRCS. Jamie Whitten Building Grounds. Jamie Whitten Building Grounds. Six acre site Current Landscaping : - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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U.S. Forest ServiceNatural Resources Conservation Service
Agricultural Research ServiceAgriculture Marketing ServiceDepartmental AdministrationMatt Arnn, USFS
Bob Snieckus, NRCS
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Jamie Whitten Building Grounds
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Jamie Whitten Building Grounds
• Six acre site • Current Landscaping :
• Mix of mature & newly planted trees• Native and invasive shrubs• Sprawling ground covers and lawn• Planting beds (spring bulbs, annuals and cold weather
bloomers)• Poor landscape plan• Heavy amount of asphalt paved parking areas• Outdated Landscape Contract
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Storm water runoff connected directly to the District Sewer System
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$240k has been spent annually to maintain the grounds, including the use of 30,000 gallons of water.
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Goals of Sustainable Landscape Partnership
• Reduce Environmental Impacts• Demonstration site for sustainable landscaping • Learning opportunity for landscape contractors• Improve the appearance of USDA grounds• Showcase for other public institutions• Provide cost sharing opportunities for developing
& implementing sustainable landscaping practices
• Highlight the various missions of USDA
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Why integrate sustainable landscape practices to treat stormwater?
Better infiltration, pollutant removal, stabilization, habitat, reduced mowing costs, landscaping value (beautification)
Implementation of sustainable landscape practices has been limited - lack of collaboration among landscape architects and stormwater engineers
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Stormwater projects can reduce water quantity, improve water quality…and be beautiful.
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Good Stormwater Practices = Water Amenities
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Stormwater practices can be resources for people…
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12th street green street, portland oregon
Source: city of Portland
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www.fs.fed.us/recreation
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National Park Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bureau of Land Management
U. S. Botanical Gardens
National Arboretum
D.C. Government
National Capital Planning Commission
American Society of Landscape Architects
Nation Arbor Day Foundation
Nature Conservancy
Casey Trees Endowment Fund
Low Impact Development Center
Alliance for Community Trees
National Mall Trust
Natural Resources Design
Morgan State University
University of Maryland
Catholic University
Prescott College
Virginia Tech
George Washington University
Participants
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Whitten Building Zones
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Northeast Zone
Rethink memorial grove
Engage children and visitors
Connect to the National Mall
Demonstrate USDA mission
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Jefferson Drive and 12th Street
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Concept Plan
Reduce stormwater runoff with raingardens and bioretention practices.
Create new habitat with pollinator gardens.
Educate public with interpretive signage and interactive features.
Reduce maintenance costs with high performing native plants.
Feature USDA agencies with thematic elements and plants.
Improve the visual quality of the headquarters with improved landscapes.
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North/Northeast Concept Plan
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Since the Charrette…
Final report published in January 2008
Featured in Landscape Architecture Magazine, March 2008
Refining concepts with input from NCPC, Coalition to Save the Mall, US Botanic Garden and others
Beginning 106 (Historic Preservation) Review
Two rain gardens approved
Coop forestry proposed Independence Ave street tree restoration project
Networking continues (including planting commitments from Casey Trees)
Website: www.greening.usda.gov
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www.sustainablesites.org
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USDA Assistant Secretary: Boyd Rutherford