In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how and why grassy sidewalk strips and medians are being transformed in ...

A bioswale was installed alongside Ms. Chalk’s driveway, native species were planted, and clay in her backyard was replaced with absorbent soil. During the next heavy downpour, Ms. Chalk looked ...

South First Street, between Lincoln and Chase Avenues, will be cut from four lanes to two lanes. The two lanes being removed will be converted into a biking and walking path, and a bioswale.

April 2, April 9 and April 16: Bioswale Maintenance 9 a.m. to noon, Bioswale Area (between Convocation Center and H-E-B Student Union) Limit: 10 volunteers per session Volunteers are needed to ...

“The bioswale was originally built 15 years ago so today we’re coming back to steward it and give it some much needed attention," said Ninah Munk, a Watershed Stewards Program Corpsmember.

The one-acre park, which will have its grand opening in late October, sits in front of Sunset Ridge Church of Christ at 95 Brees Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78209. Sunset Ridge Collective manages both ...

DPW does all the design, contracting and maintenance work. “We do work with our forestry group to plan the plantings for each bioswale. So each one is unique, each one is different,” he notes.

The soil in the bioswale filters contaminates out of the water, preventing them from draining into the ocean, he said. During the winter, vehicles used to get stuck in the mud at Cave Landing.

Minimal landscaping surrounds the station, but the entire project was designed to conserve rain water and runoff, draining into a bioswale management system. The building is semi-encircled by a ...

A bioswale has a more complicated design, so it will be more difficult and time-consuming to build than a rain garden. Depending on the size you need, consider working with a landscape company to ...

Now that the unwanted weeds have been removed, a fall planting day has been scheduled at the bioswale for Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed and welcome.