In this talk, Dr. Dietz will discuss how our actions at home can impact the quality of our drinking water and the health of local rivers and the Long Island Sound. Simple actions such as proper lawn fertilizer management will be discussed, along with suggestions to manage stormwater runoff from your property.
Dr. Michael Dietz is an Extension Educator at the University of Connecticut, where he is also a joint faculty member in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Mike has been doing outreach and research on stormwater issues for more than 20 years. In his current role, Mike is part of the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) and directs the Connecticut Institute of Water Resources. He is a Connecticut native and lives in the quiet corner with his wife, flock of chickens, herd of cats, and a loving teenage daughter.
This program is co-sponsored with the Guilford Conservation Commission.