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

2. 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. http://www.brownfieldscenter.org/big/faq.shtml

3. 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 http://www.raingardeninitiative.org/raingardens.html

4. 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

7. 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

8. 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

13. CONTACT INFORMATION R EGINA S. C OLLINS S R. E NVIRONMENTAL S PECIALIST C ITY OF T OLEDO D IVISION OF E NVIRONMENTAL S ERVICES 348 S. E RIE S TREET, T OLEDO, OH 43604 P HONE : 419.936.3780 F AX : 419.936.3959 E MAIL : REGINA. COLLINS @ TOLEDO. OH. GOV REGINA. COLLINS @ TOLEDO. OH. GOV