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#[[Soakaways]] - Gravel filled pit in this case to collect and transport water from a downspout or [[rainwater harvesting]] practice to fit lot-level properties and generally landscaped with river [[stone]], native plants and other decorative rocks or sod. Allows water to drain into the surrounding ground within 24 hrs.

#[[Soakaways]] - Gravel filled pit in this case to collect and transport water from a downspout or [[rainwater harvesting]] practice to fit lot-level properties and generally landscaped with river [[stone]], native plants and other decorative rocks or sod. Allows water to drain into the surrounding ground within 24 hrs.

#[[Bioswales]] & [[Bioretention]] - long trench with gently sloping sides that collects rainwater from impermeable surfaces generally parking lots, boulevards, right-of-ways, etc.) and drains water within 24 hrs. Generally [[Graminoids: List| tall grasses]] and long grasses are planted in the middle and along the bottom part of the [[swale]] to aid in reducing the velocity of water entering the practice and to help filter out pollutants.

#[[Bioswales]] & [[Bioretention]] - long trench with gently sloping sides that collects rainwater from impermeable surfaces generally parking lots, boulevards, right-of-ways, etc.) and drains water within 24 hrs. Generally [[Graminoids: List| tall grasses]] and long grasses are planted in the middle and along the bottom part of the [[swale]] to aid in reducing the velocity of water entering the practice and to help filter out pollutants.

#[[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] - linear tree planting structures that feature supported impermeable or [[Permeable pavements]] that promote healthy tree growth while also helping to manage runoff. They are often located behind the curb within the road right-of-way and consist of subsurface trenches filled with modular structures and growing medium, or structurally engineered soil medium, supporting overlying sidewalk pavement. Retains and filters out pollutants and [[salt]] from urban sites and then allows water to drain into the local municipal storm swear system after a major storm event to help reduce peak flow of water entering into the system and reduces the likelihood of an overwhelmed storm sewer or local surcharge.<ref>CVC. 2022. Native Plants for Rain-ready Landscapes. Plant these native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and groundcovers to help manage stormwater – beautifully. cvc.ca/GreenYourProperty. https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/com_lo_rain-ready-guide_20220328-FINAL3.pdf.</ref>

#[[Stormwater Tree Trenches]] - linear tree planting structures that feature supported impermeable or [[Permeable pavements| permeable pavements]] that promote healthy tree growth while also helping to manage runoff. They are often located behind the curb within the road right-of-way and consist of subsurface trenches filled with modular structures and growing medium, or structurally engineered soil medium, supporting overlying sidewalk pavement. Retains and filters out pollutants and [[salt]] from urban sites and then allows water to drain into the local municipal storm swear system after a major storm event to help reduce peak flow of water entering into the system and reduces the likelihood of an overwhelmed storm sewer or local surcharge.<ref>CVC. 2022. Native Plants for Rain-ready Landscapes. Plant these native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and groundcovers to help manage stormwater – beautifully. cvc.ca/GreenYourProperty. https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/com_lo_rain-ready-guide_20220328-FINAL3.pdf.</ref>

===How to Choose the Right Plants===

===How to Choose the Right Plants===