To address severe basement flooding caused by a sloped backyard, a creative series of BMPs were installed through the RiverSmart Homes Program. These practices included the extension of a downspout uphill from the home, a 132 gallon rain barrel which overflow to a 65 square foot rain garden, and a 120 square foot BayScaping installed downhill from the rain garden. The solution was an innovative approach to a difficult site constraint, and has converted a homeowner into a neighborhood steward.
To read the full project narrative and view more photos, visit the project folder on our Google Drive!
