Stormwater Solutions: Native Plants for Rain Gardens
February 18, 2025
These native plants will thrive in your rain garden and work to soak up excess stormwater while also adding beauty and habitat.
These native plants will thrive in your rain garden and work to soak up excess stormwater while also adding beauty and habitat.
These native plants will thrive in your rain garden and work to soak up excess stormwater while also adding beauty and habitat.
Many flying insects, like dragonflies and mosquitos, spend the first part of their lives in the water before turning into flying adults.
How can you tell if a body of water is healthy? Take a look at its chemical, physical and biological features!
Dams cause a few problems for our complex river systems, including poor water quality and blockage of fish passage.
When managed well, detention basins can prevent residential flooding, protect water quality, and contribute to the health of the community.
Rain washes lawn fertilizer into nearby rivers. Learn best practices for using fertilizer and tips for trying natural lawn care at home.
When a rain drop journeys from the sky to the ground, it can pick up pollutants that eventually get into freshwater resources.
By collecting rainwater, rain gardens help reduce flooding on your property and prevent polluted runoff from entering nearby rivers.
One simple, low-cost method to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from your property and conserve rainwater is to use rain barrels.
To stay safe this winter, consider these winter clean-up tips for taking care of snow and ice on sidewalks, driveways, and fire hydrants.
To efficiently clear snowfall, plows start with high priority roadways before clearing residential streets.
Winter driving can be dangerous. Stay safe on the roads this winter by practicing these smart winter driving habits.
There’s a connection between fall leaves, stormwater systems, and the health of local waterways–and it has a lot to do with storm drains.