10,000 Rain Gardens Initiative: Kansas City, MO
10,000 Rain Gardens is a public intiative in Kansas City, Missouri, to encourage the creation of rain gardens and other green strategies to improve water quality.
The 75-page document provides a detailed discussion concerning various aspects of the 10,000 Rain Gardens initiative. The document explains the rationale behind the initiative, annual objectives for the initiative and details concerning marketing, outreach and education. In addition, it provides some technical information concerning best management practices, green roofs and native plant species.
This document provides readers with the tools to successfully implement a similar initiative in their locality. Although the document is specific to Kansas City, many of the goals and information can transfer easily to other cities or towns.
