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Welcome to Plain Township on the Web! |
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A Message from the Board of Trustees |
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What is a rain barrel?
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A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from your rooftop which you later can use to water your lawn or garden, or to wash your car.
Rain barrels should be used in conjunction with other water management practices, such as rain gardens, green roofs, storm water trees and porous pavement.
But using a rain barrel is a great first step to better water quality.
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Why should I use rain barrels?
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Rain barrels help slow down rain runoff so it can drain naturally into the ground.
This helps us keep excess water out of sewer systems and keeps rain runoff from collecting pollutants on its trip to nearby waterways.
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Collected rainwater is better for plants because it's not chlorinated although it is mildly acidic, which helps plants take up important minerals from the soil?
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They can provide water during dry weather, or you can set them to slowly release the water over a 1- 2 day period when the rains have subsided.
The slower release of rain will allow the water to seep into the soil and be used by plants.
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Stark Soil and Water Conservation District has purchased a supply of rain barrels for this purpose
and Brian Prunty, the SWCD Water Quality Technician, is planning to conduct rain barrel workshops where you can learn how to assemble, install, and maintain your rain barrel.
Visit the Stark Soil and Water Conservation District website for more information, upcoming events, and workshops.
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Meeting Update |
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There will be a public meeting
on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at 5:30 PM prior to the Board of Trustee's Meeting to review the Stark Park’s District trail design along Marquardt Avenue, as well as the design for the proposed Schneider Park plan and trail design.
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