vs上遵守州长的干旱限制
December 5, 2007
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vs上遵守州长的干旱限制
VALDOSTA - With drought conditions in the state worsening,
美高梅博彩 continues to follow regulations outlined
by Governor Sonny Perdue’s executive order, issued on Oct. 20,
which declares a “Drought Response Level Two” for South
Georgia.
While most of vs上’s irrigation water comes from wells, university
administrators have chosen to adopt many “good neighbor” habits in
water management. The Governor’s executive order calls for
irrigation to be restricted to designated days between midnight and
10 a.m. Water only runs during daytime hours during system
maintenance or fertilizer applications. This is allowed under the
level two drought response, but Plant Operations has made an effort
to accomplish these tasks, as well as hand watering for flower
beds, before 10 a.m. In addition, all pressure washing and washing
of vehicles has ceased until future notice.
Sports turf and large flowerpots around campus now have soil
humectants, which aid in moisture retention. According to Monty
Griffin, Assistant Director for Landscape and Grounds, his team has
cut back water for these areas by 50 percent.
Due to drought restrictions, vs上 has postponed landscaping
additions until the Governor rescinds the executive order. 游客
and community members will notice several flowerbeds hold signs,
which explain that vs上 complies with state guidelines for water
use. Plants and flowers will not be replanted if they die for any
reason and the new fence along North Patterson Street will not be
landscaped until further notice. vs上 is also looking into new
options for the upcoming capital projects, such as Hopper Hall and
the new health center, which may be accented by stronger native
plants with low moisture requirements.
Valdosta State’s campus is known for its beauty and lush
landscaping, which Griffin attributes to continuous water
conservation efforts.
“I believe the reason we have not seen dramatic declines in the
vigor of our campus plant materials is due to our history of
practicing responsible water management,” Griffin said. “We have
allowed our plant materials to establish themselves in an
environment that promotes health and vigor.”
Griffin also said that the drought has had a positive effect, in
that his team plans to continue looking for new ways to manage
outdoor water use.
“We are being forced to look at alternatives in technology,
management practices and plant selection that may ensure a more
responsible future,” he said.
To further aid in water conservation efforts, vs上 encourages
faculty, staff and students to contact Work Management to report
any situations where they might observe conservation problems,
especially leaky faucets or broken water lines. For more
information on water conservation, go to www.conservewatergeorgia.net
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