Rain Gardens

A rain garden is a sunken flower garden that collects rain water from your roof or driveway. The garden uses some water to grow and lets the rest seep slowly into the ground. This helps protect our rivers and lakes by recharging groundwater slowly over time. Rain gardens also provide essential habitats for birds and butterflies. Over the past two years, over thirty individuals have created their own rain gardens with help from Janis Bobrin, Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner.

• Rain Gardens - Natural Beauty and Good for Your Rivers
  Prepared by the Office of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service "Backyard Conservation"
  This site contains valuable information about "Backyard Conservation"
• Rain Gardens:  A How-To Manual for Homeowners
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources publication.
• Central Ohio - Rain Garden Manual for Homeowners
  Central Ohio Publication

For more information, please contact Harry Sheehan.