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Bioretention Cell Garden Area

Using Green Infrastructure to Manage Stormwater Runoff

Stormwater runoff is rainfall that flows across a surface instead of being absorbed into the ground. Too much runoff can lead to flooding, erosion and polluted water.? Communities have traditionally used gray infrastructure, such as pipes and gutters, to control stormwater.? Green infrastructure offers an alternative solution to capturing, filtering and treating stormwater locally.? These practices mimic the natural water cycle and reduce the negative impacts of runoff on our waterways.? Some examples of green infrastructure include permeable pavement, rain barrels and biorention cells.

A bioretention cell is a shallow basin or landscaped depression designed to store, cool, infiltrate and treat stormwater runoff.? They consist of well-draining layers of soil, mulch and stone.? They are often planted with native vegetation, grasses or sod.? Biorention cells protect and enhance habitat and water quality by filtering runoff, managing sediment and mitigating flooding using natural materials.

About this site: The bioretenion cell in front of our office is a stormwater green infrastructure demonstration designed and installed by 黑料网 Camden County Extension and Marine Extension and? Georgia Sea Grant.? When it rains, excess water from the roof and parking lot flows into the biorention cell, which consists of layers of mulch, sandy soils and stone.? Sediment and debris from cars and the parking lot are captured and filtered through these layers instead of running directly into storm drains, or the adjacent wetland.? In addition to improving water quality, the installation of this practice reduces flooding issues in the parking lot and surroung buildings.? Read this article to learn more about the creation of this site:?

A variety of native flowers, shrubs and grasses that can tolerate drought, flooding and salt were planted in the biorention cell to provide additional infiltration and habitat for wildlife.? Some of these include seashore mallow, blue-eyed grass, pink muhly grass and swamp sunflower.

Below is a list of all the plants contained in the landscape / demonstration garden.? Scroll down further to find the legend for watering and light requirements as well as photos and links for additional information on each plant.