Heavy rain and native plants

Recent storm events and heavy rainfall have highlighted the challenges of dealing with stormwater in our urban environment

Our neighborhoods are increasingly made up of impervious surfaces. Impervious surfaces are hard, non-porous surfaces that cover the soil and do not permit water to pass through them. These include roads and streets, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and roofs. When soil surfaces are covered by impervious materials, it prevents the infiltration of water into soil […]

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