1. Rain gardens: These are landscaped depressions designed to capture rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces and allow it to percolate into the soil, promoting filtration and natural settling of pollutants.
2. Green roofs: These are vegetated rooftops designed to capture and retain rainwater, reducing stormwater runoff and cooling buildings.
3. Bioswales: These are planted drainage channels designed to slow down and filter stormwater runoff before it enters drainage systems. They often contain native plants, which capture and filter pollutants and provide habitat for wildlife.
4. Permeable paving: This is a type of pavement designed to allow water to pass through it and be absorbed into the ground. It can be made of permeable concrete, asphalt, or pavers.
5. Retention ponds: These are ponds designed to collect and hold stormwater runoff, allowing it to slowly percolate into the ground and reducing downstream flooding. They can also provide habitat for wildlife.
6. Rainwater harvesting: This is the collection and reuse of rainwater for irrigation, toilet flushing, and other non-potable uses. This reduces the demand on municipal water supplies and reduces stormwater runoff.
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