Rain Gardens
What are Rain Gardens?
The Great Lakes region is intimately connected to one of the largest fresh water systems on Earth, a full 20% of the world’s fresh surface water. Unfortunately, this great privilege is being threatened by the leading source of water pollution: incorrect management of rain and stormwater.
Communities can take action against rain and snowmelt flowing off of our yards, roofs, and sidewalks and washing pollution into our water systems. Rain gardens are designed to collect and absorb runoff from a roof or parking lot, the way nature intends rain to soak into the soil.
How Rain Gardens Improve and help our communities
Protects water sources
Rain Gardens naturally protect our water sources and look great doing it!
Reduces Pollution
By planting a rain garden, you can help reduce water pollution in your community!
