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Connecting the Drops:
Stormwater Management in Bridgeton City and Upper Deerfield
Meredith Brown American Littoral Society January 23rd, 2017
Connecting the Drops: Stormwater Management in Bridgeton City and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Connecting the Drops: Stormwater Management in Bridgeton City and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Connecting the Drops: Stormwater Management in Bridgeton City and Upper Deerfield Meredith Brown January 23 rd , 2017 American Littoral Society Partners Our Partners and Funders Funders The Cohansey River and Kirkwood Cohansey Aquifer
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The Cohansey River and Kirkwood‐ Cohansey Aquifer
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Objectives and Goals
Objectives
Educate residents about green stormwater infrastructure practices, goals and strategies. Inform residents of overconsumption and lack of recharge of the aquifer through demonstration projects. Illustrate connection between urban and agricultural communities through hands on projects. Target nontraditional audiences through multimedia
- utreach and diverse education strategies.
Goal
Increase awareness of impairments and restoration strategies for the Cohansey River and the Kirkwood‐ Cohansey aquifer in an underserved community.
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Target Audience
School students Restoration Corps members Low income underserved residents Business owners Homeowners
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Outreach Strategies
Presenting green stormwater infrastructure workshops Presenting educational workshops to residents Multimedia program Participating in Community Events Training and hands on work with local youth through Restoration Corps
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Successes
‐Highly visible installations. ‐Connecting with a water champion community partner to spearhead projects within local government. ‐Reaching out to non‐ traditional partners for projects. ‐9 rain gardens, 40 barrels, 4 planter boxes.
Lessons Learned
‐Routine maintenance and
supervision needed on all projects. ‐Need to spend more time educating residents before and after project installation.
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Accomplishments
Gallons Saved (approximate)
Office of Development/Planning‐1,773,200
Mayor’s Residence (barrel only)‐324,000 Bridge the Gap (barrels/planter boxes)‐ 2,112,800 Bridgeton Commons Gardens (7)‐7,760,300 Cohanzick Zoo (buildings)‐1,100,400 Cohanzick Zoo (parking lot)‐7,443,400 Outreach 192 residents directly educated through presentations, and outreach 33 volunteers educated through demonstration projects ½ acre of impervious surface managed
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Next Steps for 2017
Install 3 bio‐retention systems at Upper Deerfield Elementary Schools. Introduce water conservation education program in Bridgeton and Upper Deerfield high schools. Distribute rain barrels throughout Bridgeton (goal=50 barrels distributed to residents) Complete “Stormwater Walk” field trip at Bridgeton and Barrett’s Run preserve. Install cistern at Buckshutem Elementary school in Bridgeton
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