How Your Neighborhood Detention Pond Connects You to Local Waterways
Did you know your neighborhood detention pond connects you to a river or stream? Water flows from your property to the pond to a stream.
April 27, 2026
Conserving and enhancing the rivers and streams that flow through our communities.
Learn the many features of our watershed, including what lives in our rivers and streams, and what you can do to protect it.
Having accurate data on water quality and aquatic life is necessary for planning projects that have the most impact.
Everything we do across the landscape has an impact on local water quality. It is up to us to find ways to lessen the negative impacts where we can.
Did you know your neighborhood detention pond connects you to a river or stream? Water flows from your property to the pond to a stream.
Make the most of the rain by diverting rain falling on your roof into a rain barrel. The collected water can be used to water your garden!
Landscaping work can impact local rivers and streams in more ways than you might realize. Even routine lawn care and garden maintenance can cause fertilizers,