NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHTS
What does water-friendly landscaping look like? How is it maintained? These questions and many more are explored in this series with participants from VLAWMO's cost-share grant program.
Each project is a creative blend of aesthetics, drainage strategies, and property needs. Whether the project is large and complex or small and compact, each project is a valuable addition to the watershed.
VLAWMO is thankful for the residents and business who've offered to tell their story and bring others into the learning process.
Raingardens, Shoreline Restorations, and Native Plantings
Medium sized raingarden custom designed around home foundation. Rainbarrel connections and wet basement solutions.
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Vegetated play area, field prairie, and large raingardens (3) featuring trees, shrubs, and flowering plants.
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Pop-up raingarden, dry creek erosion control, native sedge groundcover, native shade planting.
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Small raingarden with dry creek redirecting stormwater runoff away from home, wet yard solutions.
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Multiple raingardens including a French underdrain and overflow features into Lambert Creek. Front yard prairie planting.
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Small raingarden basins linked together, large front yard native planting, backyard native planting.
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A shady downspout raingarden featuring an overflow dry creek, merged with a larger sun/shade native planting.
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A Zen-inspired raingarden featuring native mosses and several drainage and grading strategies.
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Check out this exciting blend of pollinator habitat and local history, made possible by the White Bear Lake Historical Society.
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Shared multi-property raingarden, pollinator garden, and a small raingarden featuring a sump pump connection.
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A native wetland buffer supporting a wetland that flows to Birch Lake in the City of White Bear Lake.
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Watershed Stewardship
Insight from local resident Bob Winkler on his water-friendly winter maintenance and Adopt-a-Drain efforts.
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Frassati Academy's watershed stewardship has included planting, education, and even music.
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Connie and her granddaughter share about their experience helping with adopt-a-drain in White Bear Lake.
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Phone: (651) 204-6070
Fax: (651) 204-6173
Email: office@vlawmo.org
