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Stormwater Toolkit

The City of Johnston encourages stormwater managmenet practices that protect the community's water supply and reduce run-off. Using these resources, residents can enhance their landscaping to include raingardents, bioswales, permeable pavement and more.

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Things to try at home

Design Manual - Iowa rain garden design and installation manual

Guide to Landscaping - The IowaStormwater.org  website is supported by the Iowa Stormwater Education Program (ISWEP).

Native Landscaping - Use this information to select native plants for your rain garden project.

Rainwater Harvesting - Rain barrels collect and store rainwater from rooftops for watering lawns and gardens.

Rain Gardens - What is a rain garden and how to install one at your home.

Soil Quality Restoration - Create a healthy lawn that requires less water and reduced fertilzer use.

Other Resources

Conduct a rain water audit on your property. You will need basic information on lot size, "gray" zones and "green" zones

Iowa Department of Agricultural and Land Stewardship (IDALS)

Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)

Iowa Storm Water Education Program

Polk Soil and Water Conservation District

Rainscaping in Iowa

Regulatory Information

IDNR Stormwater Program

EPA Stormwater Program

 

Last updated September 28, 2010