| Title: | Findley Rain Garden Case Study |
| Grant Award: | $150,417 |
| Location: | 310 Main St, Imperial, PA 15126 |
| Collaborators: | Growing Greener Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with matching funds provided by Findlay Township |
| Program: | Watershed Management |
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), Findlay Township and Montour Run Watershed Association celebrated the completion of the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens. This project represents a step forward in managing stormwater, enhancing biodiversity and promoting environmental stewardship
Description of Best Management Practices
Located in western Allegheny County, Montour Run Watershed starts near Pittsburgh International Airport and flows west for 13 miles where it meets the Ohio River in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.
Montour Run Watershed encompasses approximately 37 square miles in western Allegheny County. This watershed includes six larger tributaries that contribute to its flow.
These rain gardens are more than just a beautiful addition to our landscape. They serve a critical environmental function. By filtering sediment and absorbing nutrients commonly found in stormwater pollution, they play a role in preventing flooding and improving water quality in Montour Run. This nature-based solution shows the power of green infrastructure to address stormwater pollution and protect natural resources.
Rain gardens offer numerous benefits beyond stormwater management. They enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for native species, contributing to urban cooling, and improving air quality. By incorporating native plants, these gardens support local ecosystems and foster a more resilient and vibrant community.
Montour Run Watershed encompasses approximately 37 square miles in western Allegheny County. This watershed includes six larger tributaries that contribute to its flow.
These rain gardens are more than just a beautiful addition to our landscape. They serve a critical environmental function. By filtering sediment and absorbing nutrients commonly found in stormwater pollution, they play a role in preventing flooding and improving water quality in Montour Run. This nature-based solution shows the power of green infrastructure to address stormwater pollution and protect natural resources.
Rain gardens offer numerous benefits beyond stormwater management. They enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for native species, contributing to urban cooling, and improving air quality. By incorporating native plants, these gardens support local ecosystems and foster a more resilient and vibrant community.
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ACCD provides technical assistance to improve water and soil resources throughout the region.