score four program interstate commission on the potomac river basin
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GARDEN GOALS AND
CONSERVATION GARDENS
Score Four ProgramInterstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin
EXAMPLES OF GARDEN GOALS
TO REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF
TO ATTRACT POLLINATORSNectar gardens to attract bees…
TO ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES
Hester Burch
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Butterfly gardens to attract butterflies…
TO ATTRACT BIRDS
TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE Plants feed insects that in turn feed…
BirdsReptilesAmphibiansMammals
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TO PROVIDE FOOD
TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
CONSERVATION GARDENS
CONSERVATION GARDENS
Slow down the runoff. Spread it out. Let it soak in.
CONSERVATION GARDENS Mimics the function of a forest, wetland,
or meadow
Conserves and cleans water Reduces stormwater runoff Reduces erosion Uses native plants Provides wildlife habitat
CONSERVATION GARDENS
QUESTIONS?