All About Rain Gardens, with Claire Lane

Did you know a 2,000 square foot house in Central Indiana will produce ~50,000 gallons of runoff every year? In most residential or urban neighborhoods, 20-30% of that water runs off to storm drains and then, untreated, to our lakes, rivers, and streams. Claire Lane shows us how to create rain gardens on our properties to infiltrate storm water water back into the ground, reduce flooding, provide pollinator habitat, and protect our rivers and lakes.
As urban conservationist at the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, Claire Lane manages the development and delivery of backyard and urban conservation programs to Hamilton County residents, offering site visits and technical assistance, a tool loan program, educational publications, events and workshops, and more. Claire also manages the Hamilton County Invasives Partnership. Presented to INPS Central Chapter in February 2023.