Sustainable Landscapes
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- Rain Barrels
- Capture rainwater from your roof to reduce runoff and save the water for when it's dry.
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- Rain Gardens
- These gardens contain native plants and are designed to temporarily hold rainwater runoff to allow it to soak into the ground.
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- Pervious Parking Surfaces
- Parking lots and driveways paved with pervious surfaces reduce runoff by allowing water to percolate into the underlying soil.
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- Green Roofs
- Green roofs provide many benefits including: energy savings, runoff reduction and habitat for wildlife in urban areas.
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- Post Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Structural BMPs are permanent stormwater treatment features incorporated into the design of newly developed or redeveloped properties.
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- Grants and Cost Share Programs
- Information on grants and cost-share opportunities that have been made available by the City of Lincoln, Watershed Management Division.
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- Neighborhood Greenspace
- This handbook is designed to aid homeowners associations in the care and maintenance of their greenspace.