Using Rain Gardens to Reduce Runoff—Slow it down, spread it out, soak it in!
December 3, 2008
- Jenny Biddle, with EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
- Pamela Rowe serves as the RainScapes Program coordinator with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
- Lynn Hinkle an award-winning small business owner, founded ASTRA Communications, Inc. and Goin' Green
Many communities across the country are struggling to address impacts from stormwater runoff due to increased development. Green or low impact development practices such as rain gardens can help manage runoff effectively as well as provide aesthetic benefits. Rain gardens can increase property values, add beauty and habitat, reduce a community’s carbon footprint, as well as provide important water quality benefits. Join us for this exciting Webcast to learn more about these natural solutions to water pollution. Our speakers will discuss the benefits of rain gardens and share their experiences with successful community rain garden programs.