Green Sites Make a Difference!

The Groundwater Foundation knew the Groundwater Guardian Green Sites program had the potential to make a huge environmental impact. The numbers tabulated by the program show the positive impact on the future of sustainable groundwater. Groundwater Guardian Green Sites is a Groundwater Foundation program that educates and encourages managers of highly managed green spaces to implement groundwater friendly practices.

Thank you Green Sites! You are making a beneficial difference for groundwater by implementing groundwater-friendly practices on your sites. Here’s your environmental impact through 12/31/09:

Reduction in fertilizer use: 729,200 pounds
Reduction in pesticide use: 36.5%
Gallons of water saved: 330,517,895 gallons

Proper disposal of toxics:

• Batteries: 809 (plus 13,105 pounds)
• Oil: 4,197 gallons (plus 6,400 pounds of oil/water mix)
• Tires: 369
• Antifreeze: 65 gallons
• Other: 46,315 pounds

If you know of a green space that would be a candidate for the Green Site program, please contact us at guardian@groundwater.org or call 1-800-858-4844.  More information about the program can be found on the Green Site section of The Groundwater Foundation's website.