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  What is Dugway Brook? Dugway Brook is a tributary flowing underground through Glenview Park. It was originally an open stream with fish and other wildlife before it was buried in a pipe that runs under the park in the 1900s. Dugway Brook is actually two streams, one that begins in University Heights and the…

Rain Garden Rebate Rain gardens are designed to collect and filter rainwater that runs off impervious surfaces, like rooftops and driveways. Rain gardens naturally manage stormwater by allowing it to infiltrate into the ground onsite, rather than sending it directly to storm sewers and nearby streams untreated. Rebates are awarded at a rate of $5…

Conserving Water Rain isn’t the only vehicle for water pollution.  We water our lawns to satisfy our plants, wash our cars, and even spray down our sidewalks and driveways to make them look nice. The less water we use the less polluted runoff we will be sending to our waterways. Homeowners can reduce water use…

Native Plants How can native plants increase my yard’s ability to absorb water? Native plant roots can grow 5-10 feet deep and even up to 15 feet deep in some soils! Their deep roots make spaces in the soil for water to soak into, which lessens stormwater impacts. In comparison, turf grass roots only grow…

Rain Gardens Directing water from your roof’s downspouts or your drainage swale to a rain garden can help you manage those wet spots in your yard. Rain gardens are saucer-shaped gardens filled with native, wet-tolerant plants that work with nature to collect and filter rainwater from your property. They can be easily installed in both…

Rain Gardens Rain gardens are shallow, landscaped depressions that contain perennial native plants that don’t mind “getting their feet wet.”  They’re designed to catch and soak in stormwater before it enters storm drainage systems and local waterways, which prevents and controls flooding in our communities.  Rain gardens function not only as stormwater control, they also…

Lake Erie Stormwater Stewards Rebate Program Help Keep Lake Erie Clean!   In partnership with the Central Lake Erie Basin Collaborative (CLEB), the Lake Erie Stormwater Stewards Rebate Program offers rebates to participating homeowners in Northeast Ohio. Homeowners become Stormwater Stewards by installing rain barrels or rain gardens that meet all program criteria to help…

  ❶ Backyard Streams ❷ Household Waste ❸ In the Yard ❹ Winter Practices ❺ Driveways ❻ Using Less Water ❼ Septic Systems ❽ Cleaning Supplies ❾ Clean Boating Taking Care of Streams: Backyard Stream Stewardship ①   Backyard Streams Stream Stewardship: the idea that each and every one of us is responsible for the sensible…

❶ Test your Soil ❷ Maintain Your Lawn ❸ Native Plants ❹ Trees ❺ Rain Gardens ❻ Pest Control ❼ Steep Slopes Landscaping Solutions Property owners can greatly impact the quality of our water through relatively easy landscaping techniques. Landscaping with native plants helps to keep the water clean by filtering stormwater runoff before it enters local…

  ❶ Where Water Goes ❷ Why it’s Important ❸ Downspouts ❹ Rain Barrels Managing Stormwater ①   Where does our Water go? All of the water we use inside our homes goes directly to the sanitary sewer system to a treatment plant where it is cleaned and released into our streams. If you live in…