Community Conservation Grant
Project Description
The City of Springfield converted one traffic island from turf to native wildflowers. The original plan was to convert two traffic islands, but we received partial funding from the grant. We wanted to complete the entire planting with plugs so that we would have a landscape established and flowering the next growing season. The plan is to use the island as an example for future native planting projects throughout the city.
Project Map
County: Greene County, MO
Project Size:
- 0.45 acres
Project Sites
- Grant & Sunset Traffic Island
Goals and Targets
Primary Motivations:
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Conservation Mission
Remove turf and need to mow, replace with pollinator-friendly, low maintenance natives. Educate public about use of natives.
Primary Goals:
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Begin removing turf from locations, replace with natives, reduce need for maintenance of island, educate public as to aesthetics of natives and benefits to food web.
Progress: Turf removed, natives planted, educational signage posted.
Consistent With Plans:
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Conservation Plan
Targeted Habitats:
- Human Habitats
- Urban and Residential
- Suburban Habitats (Moderate Intensity Developed)
Targeted Species:
No targeted species were identified for this project.
Conservation Actions
| Action | Status | Start Year | End Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control invasive plants | Completed | 2017 | 2017 |
Removed bermuda turf, replaced with native plantings |
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Outcomes
Is the success of this project's actions being monitored? YesMonitoring Activities
Weekly weed inspections/mitigation
Lessons Learned and/or Suggestions for Similar Activities
Give at least two growing seasons to completely wipe out bermuda grass. Do a mix of plugs and seeds to save money Make sure signage is clear for the layperson
Citation
City of Springfield Public Works