Guardians of Greenspaces
Guardians of Greenspaces
Podcast Description
Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that uplifts expertise from park and recreation maintenance leaders. The first 10 episodes focus on water conservation, especially smart irrigation, staff engagement, sustainable turf and more. Guardians of Greenspaces is created by NRPA with support from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to support park and recreation staff implementing water conservation best practices. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation supports efforts for social and environmental change in in communities across the country.
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The podcast primarily focuses on water conservation strategies, particularly smart irrigation practices, staff engagement in park maintenance, sustainable turf management, and the broader implications of green infrastructure. Examples of episodes include discussions on effective staff training in San Antonio and the application of low impact development principles to enhance water conservation efforts.
Guardians of Greenspaces is a podcast from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that uplifts expertise from park and recreation maintenance leaders. The first 10 episodes focus on water conservation, especially smart irrigation, staff engagement, sustainable turf and more. Guardians of Greenspaces is created by NRPA with support from the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to support park and recreation staff implementing water conservation best practices. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation supports efforts for social and environmental change in in communities across the country.
In this episode, water managers and park professionals share their insights on balancing recreation and water quality through maintenance of natural water areas like ponds, reservoirs and rivers. This episode features two guests from the City of Boise, ID, Daniel Roop, sustainability specialist, and Kate Harris, water quality programs manager, and two guests from the City of Columbus, OH, Lorraine Krzyzewski, watershed manager, and Tina Mohn, natural resource, conservation and asset manager. Listen in to hear strategies for supporting water health, removing resident geese, preventing harmful algal bloom and more!
The first 150 listeners to provide feedback by sharing a key takeaway will win a $50 gift card to the NRPA Store. Please see rules and further details at nrpa.org/guardiansofgreenspaces
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