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Rain Garden At the Carlson Center
A rain garden is a shallow depression that is planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. The rain garden should be positioned near a runoff source like a downspout or driveway to capture rainwater runoff and stop the water from reaching the sewer system... which helps make a healthy watershed for everyone!
Carlson Center Willow Planting
Sixty feet of bank have been transformed into a living brushy system at the water’s edge, providing cover and fish habitat while other revegetation plantings become established. This project demonstrates how bio-engineering techniques create attractive scenery, while improving water quality, fish habitat and stability of this section of the riverbank.