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Rain Garden Pilot Project
The Nine Mile Run Watershed Association is installing six new rain gardens across the watershed this spring in an effort to generate greater interest in this low-impact approach to stormwater management. As a member of the Rain Garden Alliance, we are committed to educating the public about the important role that rain gardens can play in solving our region’s wet weather problems.
Two of the gardens in the Pilot Project are being installed on public sites, one in Whitney Park and the other in front of the Train Station on Swissvale Avenue in Edgewood. The others are on residential lots, in visible front or side yard locations. These gardens are being installed at no charge to the recipients, using donated materials and labor. At the conclusion of the Pilot Project, NMRWA will begin offering rain garden installation as a service at a competitive price. Residents or business owners interested in having a rain garden on their property will be able to contract with NMRWA for either design only, or for a complete design and installation service.
A map of the Pilot Project Rain Gardens is coming soon!
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Be the first person in your neighborhood to have a rain garden!
Announcing the Nine Mile Run Rain Garden Program
NMRWA is now offering rain garden design and installation as a service. Residents or business owners interested in having a rain garden on their property will be able to contract with NMRWA for either design only, or for complete design and installation.
Prices for a NMRWA Rain Garden
Design and Consulation for a Rain Garden - $125
Design and Installation for a small Rain Garden (60 sq. ft. to 100 sq. ft.) - $600
Design and Installation for a large Rain Garden (100 sq. ft. to 160 sq. ft.) - $900
Gardens larger than 160 sq. ft. - cost to be determined during the design phase
For more information on rain gardens, call Sara at 412.371.8779 x 117. See our Citizen's Guide to Rain Gardens here.