Land Use Sustainable Development Subgroup - Wetland Mitigation Planting Design Paln
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University of Connecticut: Wetland Mitigation Planting Design Project Plan Office of Environmental Policy Andrea Vassallo, Intern
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The second in a series of presentations to the University of Connecticut: Land Use & Sustainable Development subgroup. An advisory work group to the President under the Environmental Policy Advisory Council.
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University of Connecticut: Wetland Mitigation Planting Design
Project Plan
Office of Environmental Policy
Andrea Vassallo, Intern
•THE NEED TO MITIGATE AT UCONN
•A DEVELOPMENT OF ACTION FOR OPEN SPACE AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL
•IMPLIMENTING ACTION AT THE WORKGROUP LEVEL
•PEER INSTITUTIONS’ WITH MITIGATED WETLANDS
•IMPLIMENTING ACTION AT THE STUDENT/FACULTY
A unique situation at UCONN
CONSENT ORDER
State of Connecticut vs. University of Connecticut
Discharge of substance/materials into the waters of the state.
Vegetation cover
Install final cover
Eliminate leachate
Monitor ground water
Landfill regrading
Direct impact of quality of space and the surrounding built environment
A unique opportunity at UCONN
Wetland Assessment report suggests to enhance
wetland education
Wetland C
Mitigation monitoring
Wetland studies
Invasive plant species control
Wildlife observation
• PLAN A FUTURE FOR OPEN SPACE AT UCONN
Site selection: Mason & Associates
Wetland site analysis diagram: Mason & Associates
– General design outline
• DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Budgeting: Mason & Associates w/ UCONN & the O.E.P•Cost estimate
Plantings -- Landscape furnishings -- Signage
•Project Initiatives
Invasive species control mapping system – BG map
Education opportunities
•Community outreach
• RESOURCES Develop funding opportunities
• DEVELOPING A MAINTENANCE PLAN
UCONN, the O.E.P., LANDSCAPING SERVICES
• MANAGEMENT PLAN
Landfill Remediation workgroup
Final design plan selected, revision and oversight
• MONITORING PROGRAM
5-10 year mandatory monitoring plan:
Monthly inspections for 1st year (seasonal thereafter)
1. Vegetative cover
2. Soils and hydrology
3. Erosion control
4. Wildlife activity
5. Presence of invasive/noxious species
6. Permit compliance
7. Necessary remedial actions.
Ohio State University Wetland Research
Park
Olentangy River
Universities w/ Mitigated Wetlands
Algae Swamp
Ohio State Wetland Research Park
Bird watching
Replanting activity
Where to begin?
University of Connecticut: Wetland Mitigation Planting Design
Project Outreach Initiatives
BUDGET PROPOSALS$7-8 million dollars left for this entire project$153,500 allocated for planting budget
CLAUDIA DINEPLandscape Architecture Associate Professor, UConnGreen Valley Institute
Advisement, through the O.E.P., of sequencing, cost estimating and landscape project management.
KRISTIN SCHWABLandscape Architecture Program Coordinator / ProfessorArboretum Committee member
University of Connecticut: Wetland Mitigation Planting Design
Project Outreach Initiatives
PLANT SCIENCE 268Planting Design
Students to analyze prospective site and develop schematics base on the university’s Sustainable Design Guidelines.Consult with wetland consultant, Chris Mason, to fulfill state and federal requirements per Consent Order .
STUDENT CLUBSSolicit on campus student organizations for design proposals Upon inquiry student representatives will be briefed on requirements and project objectives
University of Connecticut: Wetland Mitigation Planting Design
Project Outreach Initiatives
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
HORTICULTURE CLUB
ECOHUSKY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY
FORESTRY CLUB
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB
MINORITIES IN AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND
RELATED SCIENCES
TURF CLUB
WILDLIFE CLUB
DESIGNERS WANTED
Unique design opportunity available on UCONN property !
About the site:60+ acresFormer waste disposal siteOn site conditions include wetlands and vernal pools
Must Include:Use native plants Multiuse trail system
For further information please contact: Office of Environmental Policy 31 LeDoyt Road Telephone: 860.486.5773 Fax: 860.486.5477 E-mail: [email protected]
Where next?
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Specific guidelines and requirements the committee must review for.
RICH MILLERCHRIS MASON
Members of ARBORETUMJOHN ALEXOPOULOUS
DAVID SCHROEDEREtc.
MANAGEMENT PLAN Working relationship with contractors, consultants, nurseries, etc.
MAINTENANCE PLAN Working relationship with landscaping facilities at UCONN.
MUCH THANKS TO…
Chris Mason, Mason & Associates
Rich Miller, Director of the Office of Environmental Policy
Jim Pietrak, Senior Project Manager, Architectural & Engineering Services at UCONN
Kristin Schwab, Professor of Landscape Architecture at UCONN
Claudia Dinep, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at UCONN
Jessica Kukiekla, Intern at the Office of Environmental Policy
