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Green Stormwater Infrastructure Feature: Bioretention Areas

Tip #3 for Green Living in 2021

Tip #3 for Green Living in 2021. Bioretention areas are landscaped areas that capture stormwater runoff and use a special soil mix to remove pollutants. They can be found in parking lots, curb extensions, park strips, traffic circles, and in medians. They filter stormwater pollutants and reduce runoff and flooding. For more information visit https://www.cleancreeks.org/241/Green-Stormwater-Infrastructure-Features.

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