With flooding becoming more frequent an intense the search is on for ways to absorb more rainfall and mitigate runoff/flood impacts. La Crosse Area Waters (LAW) recently announced they are recognizing the City of La Crescent for its efforts to mitigate water pollution at two city-owned properties: John S. Harris Park and the intersection of McIntosh Road and Eagles Bluff Road. LAW invites media partners and community members to celebrate these projects on August 28 at 2 p.m. at John S. Harris Park.
Installations at the two properties are the newest additions to La Crosse Area Waters’ network of storm-water learning sites. Each site is designed to direct, capture, and filter polluted water through the ground.
John S. Harris Park has long been a hub of recreational fun in La Crescent. Recent additions to the park include rain gardens, native plants, shade trees, and rocky inlets. These landscaping elements are not just aesthetic but also provide interactive, educational experiences that invite park-goers to explore and understand their functionality.
Nearby, at the intersection of McIntosh and Eagles Bluff Roads, a new rain garden with curb cuts and native plants will collect and reduce storm-water runoff from the adjacent homes and neighborhood streets, trapping and filtering pollutants that would otherwise contaminate local waterways.
A map of all LAW storm-water learning sites can be found HERE.
LAW selects featured properties to highlight individuals, businesses, organizations, and municipalities making significant strides in improving water quality in our communities. If you have installed water friendly landscaping and would like to be featured by LAW, connect with us at www.lacrosseareawaters.org.
Rain Garden at John S. Harris Park Rain Garden at the intersection of McIntosh and Eagles Bluff Road
Add comment