SOUTH ERIE STREET RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT SITE

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

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

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

REGINA S. COLLINSSR. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

CITY OF TOLEDODIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES348 S. ERIE STREET, TOLEDO, OH 43604

PHONE: 419.936.3780FAX: 419.936.3959

EMAIL: REGINA.COLLINS@TOLEDO.OH.GOV