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About The Library: ECO Iowa CityECO Iowa City
A grant-funded initiative to improve environmental sustainability in Iowa City.
Rain Gardens
Improving Water Quality—Starting With Your Property program presentation by Amy Bouska .Watch Risa Dotson Eicke and Chant Eicke build their rain garden. Risa, a Master Gardener, gave a composting presentation in June 2009 for ECO Iowa City, and Chant presented a program--"How to Make your Own Rain Barrel"-- on April 8 at the Iowa City Public Library for ECO Iowa City.
Rain Garden Project site from the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture with direct links to printable materials
32-page Rain Garden Manual
Iowa Extension office – gives a complete description for the novice and links to 4 good sites with details on creating a garden, selecting plants, etc
Rainscaping Iowa is a statewide educational campaign that promotes urban storm water mangement practices to protect water quality and reduce runoff with the help of its partners.