Virgin Islands 5030 Anchor Way, Suite 2
Resource Christiansted, VI 00820-4692
Conservation & Phone: (340) 692-9632
Development Fax: (340) 692-9607
Council, Inc.
www.
usvircd.
org
What is a Rain Garden?
Rain gardens are shallow, constructed depressions that...
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Virgin Islands 5030 Anchor Way, Suite 2
Resource Christiansted, VI 00820-4692
Conservation & Phone: (340) 692-9632
Development Fax: (340) 692-9607
Council, Inc.
www.
usvircd.
org
What is a Rain Garden?
Rain gardens are shallow, constructed depressions that are
planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses.
They are
strategically located to capture runoff from hard surfaces such as
a driveway, parking area, sidewalk or streets.
Rain gardens fill
with a few inches of water after a storm and then water filters
into the surrounding soil, rather than running off to the street
or storm culvert.
Rain gardens also conserve water, reducing the need for
irrigation.
Rain gardens are a beautiful and colorful way for
homeowners, businesses and municipalities to help ease storm water problems.
There is a growing national trend
by municipalities and homeowners to incorporate natural processes such as rain gardens to help relieve flooding
and pollution.
Benefits of Rain Gardens
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