Sustainable Landscaping
Partners
Researchers, federal agencies, volunteer groups and state and local officials work together to develop programs that highlight on-the-ground efforts. For example, research on rain gardens and residential turf management conducted at the University of Connecticut has been extended and incorporated into programs throughout New England via the Sustainable Landscapes and New England NEMO focus areas. Connecticut’s rain garden research and education work was highlighted in a 2007 Sunday New York Time’s article.
In addition to the support of CSREES, research, education, and Extension efforts on Residential Pollution Prevention have been facilitated through collaborations with many partners, including:
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Home*A*Syst and Farm*A*Syst Programs
Connecticut
Maine
- Lake*A*Syst
- Maine State Planning Office
- Maine Dept of Marine Resources
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Maine Dept of Environmental Protection
- Maine Master Gardener Program
- Safe Home Program
New Hampshire
- NH Dept of Environmental Services
- NH Office of State Planning and Coastal Program
- NH Dept. of Health and Human Services
- New Hampshire Master Gardener Program
Rhode Island
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RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
- Rhode Island Master Gardener Program
- RI Coastal Resources Management Council
Vermont