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MANAGING THE “STORM” IN STORMWATER

6/28/2015

 
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The Kansas City metro area recently experienced a very strong storm that caused power outages to as many as 55,000 households and businesses.  Some are still without power.  The storm had 80 mile per hour winds and uprooted numerous large trees weakened by heavier-than-normal rains in May and June.  The storm also dumped two to four inches of rain across the city, causing flash flooding of streets and basements.Storms like this are extreme and may overpower even the best infrastructure.  But there are measures you can take in your own yard to help prevent and manage stormwater runoff from more common storms.  Actions like capturing rainwater from your roof to use on your yard or garden, reducing impervious surfaces wherever possible, and making sure soil is properly graded away from your house and garage are just a few ideas.

Join the Spring Valley Neighborhood Association for a tour of local yards whose owners have taken steps to prevent and manage their stormwater runoff.  You can also learn how to keep pollutants out of our water, and StoneLion Puppet Theatre will be onsite with lots of fun entertainment and a scavenger hunt for the kids!  Water and refreshments provided.  The tour will be held on Sunday, 12 July, from 2-4 p.m.  Meet at the Village Square Coworking Studio, 4436 State Line Road, Kansas City, KS  66103 to pick up a map and get started!  

Sponsored by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas; Mid-America Regional Council; Spring Valley Neighborhood Association; Rosedale Development Association; StoneLion Puppet Theatre; and Project Central.

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    Shari L. Wilson is an ecologist and consultant with expertise in project management, community development, strategic planning, facilitation, and conference and meeting planning. In 2012, she founded Project Central, LLC, to provide services primarily in the areas of education, environment, healthy communities, and the arts. Read more here.

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