Tag: rainwater
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Study to measure rain garden water quality impacts
Article originally written by Cameron Castilaw Gardens provide many benefits to both owners and communities: cleaner air, increased wildlife and produce, if food is planted. But what about rain gardens? Rain gardens are generally landscape areas that collect water and have a lower elevation than the surrounding area. Berms are part of the rain garden…
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Arbor Day and every day: Trees essential to clean drinking water
Article originally written by Linda Moon, communications manager, Texas A&M Forest Service On this National Arbor Day, when the nation and much of the world are celebrating trees and the many benefits they provide, Texas A&M Forest Service is focusing on the connection between forests and drinking water. Half of the fresh water produced in Texas comes from…
