STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

"Stormwater management is the effort to reduce runoff of rainwater or melted snow into streets, lawns and other sites and the improvement of water quality, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)." Grasses can help capture stormwater, filter it to improve its quality, reduce erosion with its deep roots, and withstand standing water so it stays on-site rather than overloading the sewer system. This can help mitigate the predicted floods that will come with climate change as well as restore the natural water cycle. When choosing plants for your project, whether it be at your home, a public park, or for the city, make choices that help the environment and make these spaces more durable.

Sources

https://www.eecenvironmental.com/what-is-stormwater-management/

https://rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/gardens/rain-garden/