In 2005, The Kansas City Missouri "Powers-that-be" championed the
"10,000 Rain Gardens" initiative.
Synopsis: Literally a grass-roots effort on the part of the City, State, and bi-State agencies to help control runoff, prevent stream contamination, provide solutions for low-lying areas, and to beautify the area. Local wildflowers and plants, including water-friendly grasses are planted to "soak up" runoff and provide a habitat for birds and useful insects. Support and plans are earmarked to aid in projects.
My back yard is smack-dab in the middle of a swale downstream from most of the neighborhood. The corner becomes an unsightly bog and the middle is low-lying with pools and mud.
Has anyone tried something similar? This has been tested in other regions with success. I'd really like to get motivated to try this.
It seems good Ecologically, and to solve a runoff and water collection problem.
RH77