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Rain Gardens
![]() The Rain Garden at 2105 and 2107 Dorothy Street When sized and constructed properly, rain gardens are able to handle the amount of storm water produced in an average event. One inch of rain, covering an average 30’ X 50’ roof surface = 1,500 square feet or 935 gallons of water! MSD gathered information from
other communities that are known for their rain garden programs and
developed a Rain Garden Manual specifically for the Louisville area. A
3rd Edition is now available to
download ( ![]() Americana Landscape Crew, who manage the rain garden at the Americana Community Center
Rain Barrels ![]() Cicily Bullard with rain barrels. Rain barrels collect and store rain water from your roof top to use later for watering your garden or lawn. Since introducing the concept of rain barrels in April 2006, MSD has placed approximately 400 throughout the community. Each barrel provides storage for 58 gallons of water. Due to an increase in demand for rain barrels, MSD has partnered with a local vocational group, Louisville Youthbuild to convert the food-grade barrels into rain barrels. The process allows Youthbuild students to gain construction skills. MSD provides the barrels, parts, and adaptors for construction. Through the Louisville Nature Center rain barrels are assembled for public sale. To assist with sale and distribution of the barrels MSD has partnered with the Louisville Nature Center (LNC) to reserve, sell, and schedule pick up times. Each rain barrel comes with installation and maintenance instructions. The LNC phone number is 458-1328 and is located across from the Louisville Zoo at 3745 Illinois Avenue. While MSD doesn't promote specific rain barrel vendors, company names and contact information is being provided to assist the public in their rain barrel purchase. In the Metro Louisville area, contact:
For an out of state contact:
For a source of used whiskey and wine oak barrels that are suitable for use as rain barrels, Kelvin Cooperage. Contact: http://www.kelvincooperage.com Of course we encourage research of the Internet for other sources, outlets and other information on rain barrels. Contact: http://www.kentuckypride.com
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Last Updated:
May 31, 2013
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