These are bowl-shaped gardens designed to capture and infiltrate stormwater.  Rainwater and snowmelt from hard surfaces is channeled to the garden where it pools, filters through plant and other organic material, and soaks into the ground rather than running off and entering the storm sewer system.

This is environmentally-friendly landscape design which aims to replace lawn grasses with native plants, shrubs, and trees in order to increase infiltration capacity and wildlife habitat.  This can be as simple as creating a new garden or expanding an existing one.

There are alternatives to traditional paving materials which allow water to soak into the ground. These include pavers, pervious asphalt, and gravel and can be used in a wide range of settings from a simple pathway or driveway to a large commercial parking lot.

These planters are like a rain garden in a container and work great where space is limited. The plants and soils store, filter and evaporate water from your downspout, preventing runoff into our storm sewer systems. 

These areas are adjacent to a stream, lake, or wetland and contain a combination of trees, shrubs, and/or other perennial plants designed to filter pollutants from runoff before it enters the body of water. Buffers also shade streams, keeping water temperatures cooler which is essential for aquatic life to thrive.

Many properties have sections of driveway, sidewalk, or patio that sit unused, creating runoff without serving a function for the residents. Removing these hard surfaces and replacing them with soil and plants benefits streams and allows the spaces to provide ecological value.

Hollow, plastic barrels which are attached to a downspout and designed to capture and store rainwater for use in yard and property maintenance.

Trees are sponges for water and are a great asset to a yard for their water infiltration, shade, and wildlife benefits. A 45-inch-thick Northern red oak will intercept over 23,000 gallons of water per year! Long term success can be ensured by planting the right size tree for your space.

Downspout redirection is one of the most straightforward and simple ways to protect our streams. Simply, it means redirecting your downspout so that stormwater stays on your property rather than entering municipal sewer systems.