Permeable
Pavement -Traditional concrete and asphalt do not allow
water to
soak into the ground. Permeable pavement systems allow rain
and snowmelt to
soak through which decrease storm water runoff.
Rain
Gardens and Grassy Swales - Specially designed areas planted
with native plants can provide natural places for rainwater to
collect and soak into the ground. Rain from rooftop areas or paved
areas can be diverted into these areas rather than
into storm
drains.
Vegetated
Filter Strips - Filter strips are areas of native grass or
plants created along roadways or streams. When water flows over the
strips, the pollutants are trapped in the vegetation and does not
collect in the nearby water.
Rain
Barrels - Collect rainwater from rooftops in
mosquito-proof containers. The water can be used later on lawn or
garden areas.
