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and demonstration purposes. The site
has recently been certified as a Level 1
Arboretum by the Tennessee Department
of Agriculture, Forestry Division and is
waiting on Level 2 certification. All trees
planted are selected for the purpose of
mitigation of the volume of water and
improvement of water quality on site.
The Center serves as a centralized
location for accredited teacher in-service
workshops showcasing international
and state-approved Project WET, Project
WILD, and Project Learning Tree
curriculums. All of this is in addition to
the existing and ongoing programs and
events scheduled by fairgrounds event
staff. It is estimated that currently one All trees planted are selected for the purpose of mitigation of the volume of water and improvement of water
quality on site.
million people visit the center each year,
and visitation is expected to increase by
as much as 20% in 2015. Area signage contains links to Onsite & Distance Learning
A development site is established interactive data through the website Programs
and currently contains existing on- www.connected-sustainability.org as well As of this date, meetings are
the-ground BMPs (pervious concrete, as to local, state, and federal water quality continuing with local colleges and
permeable pavers, armored grass, rain resources and connected technology. universities to develop certificate
barrels, rain gardens, arboretum, etc.) Three hardscape keys were constructed programs for onsite and distance
with room for much more to expand and enhanced through this project and learning programs. Topics include water
research and educational opportunities together will link green infrastructure quality testing protocols, proper LID/
to the community, developers, MS4s, etc. BMPs across the campus and provide BMP selections, and maintenance.
The site also has a wide range of building water quality treatment for as much as Notable in this process is Volunteer State
facilities to accommodate all class sizes, 75% of the site where none currently Community College (VSCC). THWI
convocations and expositions. exists. Continued on page 26
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has recently been certified as a Level 1
Arboretum by the Tennessee Department
of Agriculture, Forestry Division and is
waiting on Level 2 certification. All trees
planted are selected for the purpose of
mitigation of the volume of water and
improvement of water quality on site.
The Center serves as a centralized
location for accredited teacher in-service
workshops showcasing international
and state-approved Project WET, Project
WILD, and Project Learning Tree
curriculums. All of this is in addition to
the existing and ongoing programs and
events scheduled by fairgrounds event
staff. It is estimated that currently one All trees planted are selected for the purpose of mitigation of the volume of water and improvement of water
quality on site.
million people visit the center each year,
and visitation is expected to increase by
as much as 20% in 2015. Area signage contains links to Onsite & Distance Learning
A development site is established interactive data through the website Programs
and currently contains existing on- www.connected-sustainability.org as well As of this date, meetings are
the-ground BMPs (pervious concrete, as to local, state, and federal water quality continuing with local colleges and
permeable pavers, armored grass, rain resources and connected technology. universities to develop certificate
barrels, rain gardens, arboretum, etc.) Three hardscape keys were constructed programs for onsite and distance
with room for much more to expand and enhanced through this project and learning programs. Topics include water
research and educational opportunities together will link green infrastructure quality testing protocols, proper LID/
to the community, developers, MS4s, etc. BMPs across the campus and provide BMP selections, and maintenance.
The site also has a wide range of building water quality treatment for as much as Notable in this process is Volunteer State
facilities to accommodate all class sizes, 75% of the site where none currently Community College (VSCC). THWI
convocations and expositions. exists. Continued on page 26
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