The Restoration at Eisenhower
A SANCTUARY FOR WILDLIFE
The renovation at The Preserve at Eisenhower had the sole purpose to create an environmentally friendly sanctuary for wildlife in connection with the beautiful game of golf. Watch the minds behind this project discuss the details and process of this historic project.
OVER 13 ACRES OF WETLANDS
The renovation was done in tandem with Andrew Green, Anne Arundel County Watershed Protection and Restoration Program, and Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works. This has increased the wetlands to over 13 acres and will assist in protecting the waterways while providing drainage to the course which will provide a more enjoyable golf experience for our guests.
In addition to the wetland improvements the golf course has become more sustainable and assessable in the following ways:
In addition to the wetland improvements the golf course has become more sustainable and assessable in the following ways:
- Less chemical inputs due to new grass varieties
- Less fuel and labor maintaining sand bunkers
- Less watering due to Latitude Bermuda fairways and tees
- Targeted watering with a state-of-the-art irrigation system
- Retaining a walking friendly layout
WETLAND IMPROVEMENT DETAILS
- 13.23 acres of wetland creation and enhancement.
- 790 linear feet of stream daylighting and culvert removal.
- 1,343 linear feet of boardwalk to protect natural resource areas and allow floodplain connection.
- 6,255 linear feet of stream restoration.
- 1,352 lbs/year of prevented total suspended solids to Broad Creek, which is one of the most impaired tributaries to the South River according to Arundel Rivers Federation.
- Eradication of existing invasive plant species on the site.
- Over 20 different species of pollinator plants included in the planting plan.
STREAM RESTORATION PHOTOS
PHOTOS OF THE RENOVATION
Andrew Green has made use of strategic mounding and native fescue grasses to ensure that the visual appeal and challenge remain. See the work that went into making his vision a reality.
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