SOUTH ERIE STREET RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT B ROWNFIELD R EDEVELOPMENT S ITE.
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Transcript of SOUTH ERIE STREET RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT B ROWNFIELD R EDEVELOPMENT S ITE.
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: [email protected]