Retention Ponds in Action From Flood Control to Education

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am UTC-04:00

St. Lucie West Services District Office | Port St. Lucie

UF\/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Publisher/HostUF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Retention Ponds in Action From Flood Control to Education
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Part of the Green Talks Monthly Speaker Series - Discover how retention ponds manage stormwater in our community.
About this Event

Join, Gerard Rouse, Public Works Director as he helps educate participants on how retention ponds manage stormwater in our community. Learn how they improve water quality, prevent flooding, and support wildlife habitat, while also serving as teaching tools for sustainability and water stewardship. See real-world examples of ponds designed with these principles in mind.


For questions, please contact Urban Horticulture Agent, Sara MacDonald at 772.462.1132 or email [email protected]


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St. Lucie West Services District Office, 450 Southwest Utility Drive, Port St. Lucie, United States

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