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In this episode, water managers and park professionals share their insights on balancing recreation and water quality through the maintenance of natural water areas like ponds, reservoirs and rivers. Hear directly from experts from Boise, Idaho (sustainability specialist Daniel Roop and water quality programs manager Kate Harris), and Columbus, Ohio (watershed manager Lorraine Krzyzewski and natural resource, conservation and asset manager Tina Mohn). Listen in to learn strategies for supporting water health, removing resident geese, preventing harmful algal bloom, and more!

 

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Further Learning:

“Managing the Canada Geese Population in Parks”

Water Quality at City of Boise Swimming Ponds

Columbus Reservoir Management Case Study

City of Columbus Land Stewardship Program

NRPA Environmental Resilience Resource Library (for NRPA Connect Members only)

 

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The Guardians of Greenspaces podcast is produced by NRPA with support from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation to support park and recreation staff implementing water conservation best practices and tools.