Rain Garden Design
Dr. Eve Brantley,
Extension Specialist & Associate Professor
Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
Low impact development, or LID, is an alternative approach to managing stormwater that seeks to improve the quality of water before it enters receiving streams, rivers, and lakes. Additionally, LID is described as distributed stormwater management that incorporates infiltration, harvesting, and reuse to decrease runoff volume and rate.
This presentation will:
- provide an overview of LID and green infrastructure,
- describe selection of LID practices for stormwater pollutant load reduction,
- step through example design calculations for bioretention cells and rain gardens, and
- share case studies in Alabama.
Meeting Agenda
10:00 - Rainwater Harvesting
11:00 - Rain Garden Design
12:15 - Lunch
1:00 - Permeable Pavers
1:45 - Drip Irrigation
2:30 - Adjorn
Rainwater Harvesting
Mrs. Rhonda Britton,
Regional Extension Agent,
Alabama Extension
Rainwater harvesting is beneficial to the environment, your community resources and your wallet. It is a form of Low Impact Development (LID). You can reduce erosion and runoff by collecting water from your roof and using the non-potable water to irrigate your garden/landscape, wash your vehicle, and flush your toilet. Less runoff means less community infrastructure and operating cost.
This presentation will provide:
- ββAn overview of rainwater harvesting uses
- Design considerations
- Installation process
Tough Plants for Gardens & Landscapes
Mr. Jason Powell, Owner
Petals from the Past,
Jemison, AL
This program will discuss tough and beautiful plants for the sustainable garden. One does not have to trade beauty for durability. Both native and non-native species of trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and fruiting plants will be covered.
Permeable Pavers
John Campbell, Design Consultant
Belgard Commercial Hardscapes
