Rain Gardens and Why They Are Important!

Find out why you should plant a rain garden!

It's All About the Water

All the Water on the Earth

The Freshwater Supply on Earth

The Freshwater on the Earth That is Accessible to Us

The Freshwater at Your Doorstep

Recap

Threats to that Small Supply of Freshwater

Introduction to Non-Point Source Pollution

Things That You and I Do Every Day

The Nation's Largest Water Quality Problem

Rain Water Cycle - Natural / Undeveloped

Rainwater Cycle - Rural

Rainwater Cycle - Urban

As it rains . . .

Protecting Water

Green On-Site Solutions

On-site solutions are not controlled by the County . . .

Nor the city or town . . .

Nor the local authorities . . .

They are controlled by YOU . . . the homeowner

They are governed by the boundaries of your property

The First On-Site Solution is Source Reduction

Next -> Look at the Flow of Water from Your Property

Third -> Capture the Rainwater

Rain Barrel

Planting Native Plants

Porous Pavement

Green Roofs

Another Great On-Site Solution is . . .

Yes, a Rain Garden

This is a Rain Garden

An so is this

Here's Another Rain Garden

And Yet Another Rain Garden

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