General
GSI Project Inventory Survey
Type: Inventory Survey
Summary: The GSI Project Inventory is the Department’s attempt to create an exhaustive list of GSI projects located throughout the state. Use this survey to provide project details to be added to the inventory. A preview of the survey questions can be found by following the link, and up to three GSI projects may be submitted per survey session.
Sources: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
GSI Webinar Series
Type: Recorded Technical Webinars
Summary: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is partnering with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program and Ferguson Waterworks to host a nine-part webinar series informing communities on green stormwater infrastructure and how they can implement these methods to protect Florida’s water resources. Supplementing conventional stormwater management with these new methods can enhance the performance of an entire drainage system. These techniques deliver environmental, social and economic benefits to communities, including reducing water pollution and improving quality of ground and surface waters.
Sources: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
GSI Photo Library
Type: Photo Library
Summary: This tool features photos of functional and aesthetic GSI sites throughout the state. Explore projects to discover photos, information, interviews, and resources about GSI.
Sources: The Nature Conservancy
Planning & Design
LID+GSI Code Audit Tool
Type: Audit Tool
Summary: The code audit tool is intended to identify codes that directly and indirectly restrict or prohibit the use of LID or GSI. A local government can apply the tool themselves or have an outside entity perform the audit.
Source: Dr. Eban Bean (University of Florida)
LID and GSI Guidance Document
Type: Guidance Document
Summary: A guidance document for implementing LID and GSI. The document includes a summary and synthesis of LID and GSI principles, guidance on site evaluation and design, and technical specification and guidance on core GSI stormwater control measures. It also includes a section specific to groundwater sensitive areas.
Source: Dr. Eban Bean (University of Florida)
Publication forthcoming
GSI Modeling Tool
Type: Modeling Tool
Summary: Used to determine the best type of GSI to use in a location.
Source: Dr. Nasrin Alamdari (Florida State University)
Publication forthcoming
GSI Plant Guide
Type: Manual
Summary: Plant guide for selecting plants for GSI.
Source: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Maintenance
Green Industry Best Management Practices Certification Program
Type: Training
Summary: Training for landscape maintenance, required for fertilizer applicators. Useful for individuals maintaining the GSI plants.
Source: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
GSI Maintenance and Planting Manual
Type: Manual
Summary: A manual providing guidance for the maintenance and planting of Green Stormwater Infrastructure practices within Florida.
Source: Dr. Eban Bean (University of Florida)
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Training
Type: Training
Summary: A technical training program for the maintenance of Low-Impact Development and Green Stormwater Infrastructure practices within Florida.
Source: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Training forthcoming
UF Healthy Ponds Certification Program
Type: Training
Summary: Training on stormwater pond maintenance.
Source: University of Florida