SOUTH ERIE STREET RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT SITE
Dec 26, 2015
BROWNFIELD SITES• “Abandoned, idled or underused industrial and
commercial properties where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination."
• Examples: – old industrial sites– commercial buildings– former service stations– warehouses– abandoned railroads – air strips.
http://www.brownfieldscenter.org/big/faq.shtml
RAIN GARDENS• A garden in a low spot that catches and slows
storm water.• Allowed to infiltrate into the soil with the help
of deep-rooted plants that like water. • The garden is planted in a shallow basin.• Filters pollutants from the runoff
http://www.raingardeninitiative.org/raingardens.html
RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
• Environmental Cleanup of Columbia Gas Site• Established “foot print” for Rain Garden• Installation of stone wall• Replacement of top soil• Re-contouring and mulching of Rain Garden• Soil remediation• $95,000
GLRI STORMWATER DEMONSTRATION GRANT
• Lucas County Stormwater Demonstrations sub-grant from Ohio EPA.
• Completion of 2,900 square foot Rain Garden:– Redirect stormwater from Kraus Street– Soil bedding, flowers and shrubs – Public Education and Outreach Opportunities
• City Council Meetings• Youth Commission Meetings• Industry Representatives• Close Proximity to I-75
• $8,000
RAIN GARDEN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT COMPLETION
• Installation of perforated pipe– Distribution of stormwater– Minimize ponding
• Soil amendment and planting– Mixture of sand and compost incorporated with
existing topsoil– Flowers, shrubs, grasses and two trees planted
• Project Signage – 18-inch by 24-inch illustrative sign
CONTACT INFORMATION
REGINA S. COLLINSSR. ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
CITY OF TOLEDODIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES348 S. ERIE STREET, TOLEDO, OH 43604
PHONE: 419.936.3780FAX: 419.936.3959
EMAIL: [email protected]