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What is a Rain Garden?<br />

A rain garden is a landscaped, shallow depression<br />

that is designed to intercept, treat, and infiltrate<br />

stormwater at the source be<strong>for</strong>e it becomes<br />

runoff. The plants used in the rain garden are<br />

native to the region and help retain pollutants that<br />

could otherwise harm nearby waterways.

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