Why are rain gardens important?

As cities and suburbs grow and replace forests and agricultural land, increased stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces becomes a problem. Stormwater runoff from developed areas increases flooding; carries pollutants from streets, parking lots, and even lawns into local streams and lakes; and leads to costly municipal improvements in stormwater treatment structures.

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1. What is the Adopt-a-Rain Garden Program?
2. What are the program benefits?
3. What is the Adopt-a-Rain Garden time commitment?
4. Who can participate?
5. How does one go through the adoption process?
6. Why are rain gardens important?