rain garden presentation bannockburn day 8.23.09
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Bannockburn DayAugust 23, 2009
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Fresh Water Facts Only 1% of all Earth's water is useable to humans and
land animals Lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and in the ground.
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Village of Bannockburn
Water Uses Agricultural
Industrial
Household – drinking water, bathing, cooking,
sanitation, gardening
Recreational
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The Water Cycle
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Water Pollution
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Flooding in Bannockburn
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Conventional Stormwater Solution
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Green Solutions Rain Gardens Bio-swales Infiltration Basins Permeable Pavers
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Experimental Rain Garden on Village Property
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Second Year Growth
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What is a Rain Garden? Rain Gardens absorb and
filter water. Rain Gardens are planted
with native wetland and prairie wildflowers and grasses.
Rain Gardens provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and dragonflies (which eat mosquitoes).
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Rain Garden Benefits1. Filter runoff pollution 2. Recharge local groundwater 3. Improve water quality 4.Protect rivers and streams 5. Create habitat for birds & butterflies
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Village of Bannockburn
Types of Rain GardensBackyard Rain Garden Roadside Rain Garden
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How to Create a Rain Garden1. Remove all non-native trees and shrubs2. Remove 3 feet of soil3. Install stone and special soil4. Install plants5. Add wood chips6. Water and Weed!
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Planting the Rain Garden
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Village of Bannockburn
Rain Garden Cross-Section
Village Project
Village Property
Bannockburn School
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Village of Bannockburn
Village Project
Before ConstructionApril 2009
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Bannockburn School Rain Garden
Under Construction:Soil Excavation
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Bannockburn School Rain Garden
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Under Construction:Stone Base
Bannockburn School Rain Garden
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Under Construction:Soil Installation
Bannockburn School Rain Garden
Under Construction:Planting
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Bannockburn School Rain Garden
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Finished ProjectJuly 2009
Bannockburn School Rain Garden
August 2009
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Bannockburn School Rain Garden
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Village Property Project: North Rain Garden
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Bioswale Wetland CreationVillage Property Project:
Future Village Rain Garden Project
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Preservation of Wetlands Installation of Bioswale Installation of Rain Gardens
Residential Example: 26 Aberdeen Court
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Site Plan: 26 Aberdeen Court
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First Phase of the Installation of the Bioswale at 26 Aberdeen Court
26 Aberdeen Court
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Is There a Potential Rain Garden on Your Property?