District of Columbia Rain Garden Brochure

Yard with poor drainage. Yard with poor drainage and a rain garden installed. RRAINAIN GGARDENSARDENS Rain Gardens Defined A rain garden is a area landscaped to collect, store and absorb stormwater runoff in its loose underlying soil. Rain gardens are... More

Yard with poor drainage. Yard with poor drainage and a rain garden installed. RRAINAIN GGARDENSARDENS Rain Gardens Defined A rain garden is a area landscaped to collect, store and absorb stormwater runoff in its loose underlying soil. Rain gardens are strategically placed to intercept stormwater runoff and hold it until the water can be fully absorbed into the ground. Typical rain gardens are populated with native plants— indigenous species that were here prior to the settlement of Europeans. Ornamental horticultural plants that are non-invasive can also be excellent choices. RRRiverSmartHomesiverSmartHomesiverSmartHomes CleanWaterStartsinYourYard Rain garden co-pay is $75. All RiverSmart Homes practices require co-payments, which permit $1200 in landscaping that reduces stormwater runoff to help the District’s streams and rivers. Stormwater Runoff and the District of Columbia Stormwater runoff is rainwater that flows off impervious surfaces such as rooftops, driveways, roads, Less