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May 04
2010
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Just last week the contractor broke ground for a sizable bioretention and sand seepage wetland project in the Hillsmere community that will help treat runoff before it gets into Lake Hillsmere. The project is funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Unity Gardens, the Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy, and the South River Federation.
One of the first steps in constructing a bioretention project or rain garden is to over-excavate the site in preparation for a well-draining medium of sand, wood chips, and compost.
Once the basin has been excavated, it is backfilled with the planting/rain garden mix. Below, we were able to work within the footprint of an existing dry detention area and convert it into a seepage wetland with relatively little earth moving.
This project will be planted on May 15th. If you'd like to help, please contact the Federation office at 410-224-3802 to RSVP.
