Have you ever wondered what to do with that low spot in your backyard where water accumulates and remains wet for a long period of time? This could be a great place to plant a rain garden to catch rainwater runoff in your yard!
A rain garden is a functional piece of landscaping that benefits pollinators, the environment, and your property. It contains plants that are adapted to wet conditions.
As part of our Stormwater Management project, the Shediac Bay Watershed Association is looking to recruit 3 landowners who are interested in participating in a pilot project to create residential rain gardens. By working with the Association, the costs of your rain garden will be covered, thanks to funding from the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund.
To be an eligible participant in our project, you must:
1) Be a homeowner in the Town of Shediac or Pointe-du-Chêne (renters not eligible);
2) Want a rain garden to manage stormwater from property;
3) Agree to maintain the rain garden;
4) Agree that the Association takes photos and videos of the project for educational and awareness purposes, including social media.
To apply, you can register by following this link. https://bit.ly/31CzGmS
Registration ends July 30, 2020.