"Neighbors thought I was crazy until they saw how well it worked." Homeowner shares video after building brilliant solution ...
Urban development increases stormwater runoff, which can cause flooding and pollute waterways. Stormwater engineers design systems like ponds and wetlands to manage runoff from large developments.
"It will slow down." Church builds innovative solution to major flooding issue: 'Designed to deal with storm water during a ...
Disconnecting impervious surfaces, like directing gutters onto lawns instead of driveways, can significantly reduce stormwater runoff. Rain barrels offer a free water source for gardens (non-edible) ...
As weather patterns continue to surprise in late summer, with threats of flash flooding in some areas, rain gardens have become a viable solution, especially as stormwater runoff worsens. Rain gardens ...
Local nonprofit BLUE BTV is offering Burlington residents up to $2,000 to cover the costs of installing rain gardens, permeable driveways and more.
Rain gardens can soak up excess water in yards with poor drainage. They are a helpful addition to any flood-prone area -- but only if you use the right plants.
In 2024, students from Logan Middle School teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build a 740-foot rain garden. The garden's ...
Milwaukee’s only Black-owned grocery store made a small change that could have a big impact on its environment. Sherman Park Grocery, 4315 W. Fond du Lac Ave., installed a 50-gallon rain barrel to ...