There are a variety of options for managing rainwater on-site:

Rain gardens: A shallow depression is created in your yard to collect rainwater and is planted with beautiful native plants with root systems adapted to variable moisture conditions.

Downspout redirection: Rainwater is intercepted and redirected to areas specifically designed to encourage rainwater storage and/or infiltration.

Rain barrels: Downspouts are directed to a rain barrel that safely collects and stores water for later use in your yard or garden.

Infiltration systems: Underground cells or trenches are installed to receive rainwater and encourage infiltration.

Strategies for rainwater management
See Rainwater Management Techniques section of this website for more detailed information about these strategies.