Rain Gardens

Rain gardens are a good way for homeowners and businesses to reduce polluted rain water runoff by simply planting a specialized garden. Rain gardens are a useful infiltration technique in which water is captured in a garden that features native plantings. The rain water has a chance to slowly filter into the ground rather than run off into the storm sewer. It is a popular way to reduce nonpoint source pollution and protect our lakes and stream. For more information on rain gardens and a step by step guide on how to build your own, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website at http://www.dnr.wi.gov/runoff/rg/.