Homeowner

There are many options for homeowners to take action to improve watershed health. From collecting rain waters to reducing permeable surfaces homeowners can aid in their municipal stormwater control. Residents that install BMP's on their lots can find a greater sense of being connected to their local streams and rivers.

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“Stormwater@Home” - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Eliana Brown, a stormwater specialist with University of Illinois Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), has created a video series called “Stormwater@Home” to teach homeowners simple steps they can take to better manage stormwater on their property. The series gives tips and tricks to help avoid pooling in yards, flooding in basements and excess runoff flowing into local waterways.

Discover the full series HERE.

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Sustainable Lawn & Landscape Practices for Communities

Lawn to Lake Guidebook for Illinois & Indiana

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BMP'S FOR HOMEOWNERS - GET STARTED

We hope you find these resources informative. If you have any questions we are here to help.

Floodplain Protection (pdf)Download

LID Homeowner Brochure (pdf)Download

Living with Wetlands - Northeastern IL (pdf)Download

What is a Rain Garden? Benefits of Rain Gardens - NRCS (pdf)Download

Rain Gardens - How to for Homeowners (pdf)Download

Rain Garden Brochure (pdf)Download

Rain Barrels

Are you interested in installing a rain barrel. Here is a great video to learn how. Rain barrels are often available for purchase at your local SWCD office.

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