Rainwater Harvesting: Raingardens
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
A raingarden is an artifical depression in the landscape that collects and stores rainfall-runoff until it can infiltrate the soil. Raingardens help conserves water and protect it from surface pollution. In this publication, you'll learn how to design and install a raingarden and how to select the right location for it. (6 pages)
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