Dr. Kelly Kopp presents Green Spaces for the 21st Century

As Utah faces continued drought conditions, how can residents reduce the water needs of their green spaces while preserving the benefits those landscapes provide?

This is the question Utah State University’s Kelly Kopp seeks to answer.

On Nov. 13, Kopp presented the early findings of her ongoing research project at Green Spaces for the 21st Century, the latest presentation in Utah State’s Research Landscapes series.

Kopp directs USU’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping, which strives to lessen the resource cost of urban green spaces without sacrificing green spaces entirely.

“Our mission is to support Utah’s landscapes and continue to enjoy the quality of life that we appreciate from them,” Kopp said. “Some of the benefits we get from green infrastructure are social benefits, economic benefits and environmental benefits.”