Sustainable Landscapes, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Water Quality Program

Sustainable Landscaping

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension
5741 Libby Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5741
(207) 581-3188
1-800-287-0274 (in Maine)
TDD: 1-800-287-8957 (in Maine)
FAX: (207) 581-1387
E-Mail: www-questions@umext.maine.edu

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Water Quality Program is a partner in the CSREES New England Regional Water Quality Program. We actively participate in the following New England Regional Water Quality Focus Areas: Nutrient and Pest Management, New England Private Well Initiative, New England NEMO, Sustainable Landscapes, and Animal Waste Management.

Sustainable Landscaping

New England Extension programs are improving the ability of homeowners to manage sustainable landscapes, thereby reducing nutrient and pesticide pollution to ground and surface waters. We promote "smart" landscaping techniques to enhance and protect water quality by using methods to reduce surface runoff, minimize leaching of agrichemicals, and reduce nutrient contamination to water resources.

Our staff have developed trainings on Rain Gardens for Maine Garden Day and other venues. This training is available on request to lake or gardening groups. Please also visit our online publications store to purchase a copy or download for free "Adding a Rain Garden to Your Landscape: Landscapes for Maine," Bulletin #2702, complete with sample designs.

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