SOUTH ERIE STREET RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT B ROWNFIELD R EDEVELOPMENT S ITE

BROWNFIELD SITES “Abandoned, idled or underused industrial and commercial properties where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination." Examples: – old industrial sites – commercial buildings – former service stations – warehouses – abandoned railroads – air strips.

RAIN GARDENS A garden in a low spot that catches and slows storm water. Allowed to infiltrate into the soil with the help of deep-rooted plants that like water. The garden is planted in a shallow basin. Filters pollutants from the runoff

RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Environmental Cleanup of Columbia Gas Site Established “foot print” for Rain Garden Installation of stone wall Replacement of top soil Re-contouring and mulching of Rain Garden Soil remediation $95,000

GLRI STORMWATER DEMONSTRATION GRANT Lucas County Stormwater Demonstrations sub- grant from Ohio EPA. Completion of 2,900 square foot Rain Garden: – Redirect stormwater from Kraus Street – Soil bedding, flowers and shrubs – Public Education and Outreach Opportunities City Council Meetings Youth Commission Meetings Industry Representatives Close Proximity to I-75 $8,000

RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT COMPLETION Installation of perforated pipe – Distribution of stormwater – Minimize ponding Soil amendment and planting – Mixture of sand and compost incorporated with existing topsoil – Flowers, shrubs, grasses and two trees planted Project Signage – 18-inch by 24-inch illustrative sign

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