Our sign, designed by local graphic artists, captures the essence of how bioswales work. The simple swales are like super sponges, located to collect and slow stormwater runoff--in our sites, from parking lots. Slowing the water allows sediments and pollutants to settle out and soak in. Then microorganisms in the soil and wetland plants help to break them down. Cleaner, clearer water flows out the other end--better for the fish (pictured) and all the other creatures that live and play in our local rivers and ocean. For more info, check out this recent research about the benefits of raingardens and bioswales for salmon.Wednesday, September 8, 2010
OUR SIGN TELLS IT ALL
Our sign, designed by local graphic artists, captures the essence of how bioswales work. The simple swales are like super sponges, located to collect and slow stormwater runoff--in our sites, from parking lots. Slowing the water allows sediments and pollutants to settle out and soak in. Then microorganisms in the soil and wetland plants help to break them down. Cleaner, clearer water flows out the other end--better for the fish (pictured) and all the other creatures that live and play in our local rivers and ocean. For more info, check out this recent research about the benefits of raingardens and bioswales for salmon.