Why are Rain Gardens Important?

As cities and suburbs grow, increased storm water runoff from impervious surfaces becomes a problem. Storm water runoff from developed areas increases flooding potential and carries pollutants from streets, parking lots, and lawns into local streams and lakes. As more impervious surfaces are added to our communities, it is more important than ever to help rainwater infiltrate the ground locally. This protects water quality and reduces storm water runoff.

Rain gardens can absorb most rainfall events from small site developments, such as single-family housing.

Native landscaping adds color, structure, and diversity to the landscape and provides habitat for butterflies.

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Last Modified: 07/05/2007