Green Infrastructure

Rain gardens help to increase groundwater filtration that recharges aquifers, is valuable for birds, butterflies and can reduce pollutants that get into our waterways.   Below are links to help you plan, establish, select the plants and maintain your rain garden.

Rain garden design

Rain garden design

Rain gardens- improve water quality

Sunny Rain Garden Plants

Shady Rain Garden Plants

Rain garden plants

Rain Garden Construction

Rain garden maintenance

MMSD Rain Gardens

FreshCoast Resources for Rain Gardens

Respect Our Waters - Rain Gardens