Tag Archives: rain garden

Green Thumb Thursdays – Design Your Garden

Posted on January 15, 2013 by chicagolandh2o

As part of the Blue Island, Blue Water rain barrel and rain garden initiative, a new series on gardening kicks off this Thursday, January 17, 2013 in the City of Blue Island’s northeast neighborhood. All are welcome to attend. Last … Continue reading →

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Seizing the Rain in Blue Island

Posted on October 9, 2012 by chicagolandh2o

By Matt Nichols You don’t have to be an expert in stormwater management to make improvements that can help prevent flooding in your neighborhood. With assistance from a slew of project partners who have diverse expertise and missions, the City … Continue reading →

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Lurie Garden thrives in drought, pointing at-home green thumbs to native plants

Posted on September 13, 2012 by chicagolandh2o

By Tina Seaman Due to this summer’s record heat, the native plants in the Lurie Garden, a perennial garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park, bloomed up to five weeks early. When WOWW spoke in early June to Jennifer Davit, the director … Continue reading →

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Stormwater fees: Infrastructure financing tool, sustainability initiative, or both?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by chicagolandh2o

                  By Matt Nichols When we think of utilities, we tend to think of the bills we pay each month: heat, water, sewer, electricity, etc.  However, stormwater management is also an important … Continue reading →

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Programs in Chicago and the suburbs help property owners save water, energy, money and the environment

Posted on June 11, 2012 by chicagolandh2o

By Abby Crisostomo and Erin McMillan Too often, heavy rains conjure flooded basements, murky pools of water mucking up neighborhood streets, damaged property – and hefty price tags for residents, business owners, and municipalities that have to clean up the … Continue reading →

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From gray to green: Investing in sustainable infrastructure

Posted on January 11, 2012 by chicagolandh2o

By Mandy Burrell Booth, photos by Emily Cikanek The Ryerson Woods Welcome Center not only greets visitors to the 500-acre Ryerson Conservation Area in unincorporated Lake County – one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare … Continue reading →

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