Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ GSI - Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance and Planting Manual

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance and Planting Manual provides a practical introduction to managing stormwater using Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles and nature-based solutions.

As urban development continues to expand, rain falling on hard surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking areas increases runoff, contributing to flooding, erosion, and declining water quality. This guide focuses on how green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can be used to address these challenges by capturing, filtering, and reducing stormwater through soil, plants, and natural systems.

The manual explores a range of stormwater control measures, including bioretention systems, vegetated swales, permeable pavements, green roofs, and stormwater wetlands. It also introduces key design concepts, performance considerations, and best practices for long-term maintenance and plant selection.

Developed to support professionals working in landscape management, environmental protection, and urban planning, this resource offers a clear, science-based approach to implementing sustainable stormwater solutions. It is especially useful for landscape architects, engineers, Extension professionals, and others involved in protecting water resources and improving the resilience of Florida’s built environments.