Keeping Urban Rainwater Out of Streams

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 07:50 in Earth & Climate

Cities face challenges with stormwater, because the asphalt and concrete don't absorb the water like the soils found in rural areas. But, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) June 15 Soils Matter blog post explains that there are many things urban homeowners can do to help keep water out of stormwater systems. Homeowners can enhance soils' natural ability to clean and capture water.

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