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    Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) includes a range of structural and non-structural retention and detention measures that infiltrate, evaporate, detain, filter, or store stormwater runoff close to the source. GSI typically provides improved water quality treatment and adds greater aesthetic value to the environment.

    The long-term performance of a GSI system relies heavily on proper maintenance to preserve its functionality.  This page provides tools and resources to help Florida's communities and local governments maintain effective stormwater management.

    Plants and pipe on Gainesville Regional Utilities green roof

    Certification Training Coming Soon!

    The UF/IFAS Stormwater Quality Inspector Training (SQuInT) will launch in July 2025! 

    This new online training will meet the certification requirements to perform stormwater system inspection under the 2024 Florida stormwater regulations that took effect 6/28/2025.

    The training will provide essential tools and strategies to inspect and maintain GSI installations.  Proper GSI maintenance helps ensure optimal performance of these sustainable water management practices.

     

     

    GSI Maintenance Guides
    • GSI Maintenance & Planting Manual
    • GSI Plant Guide
    • Inspection Checklists
      • Bioretention - pdf
      • Cisterns - pdf
      • Dry Filtration - pdf
      • Green Roof - pdf
      • Pervious Pavement - pdf
      • Stormwater Ponds - pdf
      • Swales - pdf
      • Tree Boxes - pdf
      • Vegetative Buffer - pdf
      • Wetlands - pdf
    More GSI Resources
    • Florida DEP Green Stormwater Infrastructure website
    • Green Infrastructure in Florida Video Series
    • GSI Webinar Series
    • The Nature Conservancy & UF/IFAS GSI Photo Library

     

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