Stormwater Management

Howard Coffin Park is home to Brunswick’s first bioretention cell, serving as both a case study and educational demonstration site. Designed to capture runoff from the soccer fields, the bioretention cell uses layers of sandy soil, mulch and stone to filter out pesticides, fertilizers and other pollutants before they reach the nearby tidal creek. The project has helped build local capacity for implementing and maintaining green infrastructure through collaboration with municipal staff, community partners and state agencies.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant worked in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division to create a sustainable, innovative and cost-effective stormwater management plan by identifying stormwater green infrastructure opportunities in the city of Hinesville. The plan will serve as a guide to begin implementing green infrastructure practices and allow the local community to more effectively manage stormwater runoff.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant worked with the City of Brunswick and Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC to create a green infrastructure plan that will mitigate flooding and improve water quality. The plan identifies 28 sites in Brunswick that would benefit from green infrastructure practices. It provides fundamental information for planning and future implementation.