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Green roofs hold 70% of rainfall

Riparian buffers reduce nitrogen runoff

Riparian buffers act like sponges, controlling flooding

Rain gardens are not ponds and don’t harbor mosquitoes

Rain gardens allow more rain to soak into the ground

Rain gardens remove nutrients, chemicals & sediments from rainwater

Stormwater Runoff Builds Up

Rain Barrels Can Save Water and Money

Trees Reduce Water Pollution

Native Plants Save Money

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