MMSD Rain Gardens Project
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
The application process for the 2013 Rain Garden Plant Program is now closed. Thanks to all for your interest and participation! To inquire about the status of your application, please call 414-225-2151 or email
raingardens@mmsd.com
Rain gardens soak up water from your roof, driveway, sidewalk, yard or sump pump discharge. Slightly different from your typical flower garden, rain gardens have wild flowers; tall grasses and deep-rooted native vegetation that help the ground soak up more water.
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WHAT DOES THE GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDE?
Plants are provided at a reduced price for your rain garden. Plants must be purchased in quantities of 4 pots. Plants are only sold in bundles of 4 that cost $7.20 (each 2.5-inch seedling pot costs $1.80), about a 50% discount compared to retail prices. Each order receives 1 FREE 5-lb bag of Milorganite AND 1 coupon for $5.00 off an MMSD rain barrel!
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE GRANT PROGRAM?
Any homeowner, local non-profit group, or business owner can apply for this grant. If you are not sure of your status, please call 414-225-2151 or email raingardens@mmsd.com (Plants are not for resale).
For more information about the available plants, see the Graham-Martin Foundation's 2013 Illustrated Species Selection Guide.
HOW DO I BECOME A PART OF THE PROGRAM?
You must complete an application, either for yourself or your organization:
Applications and payment will be accepted through APRIL 4, 2013.
PICKUP DATES AND LOCATION
Pick-up will be SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013 between 9:00 and 12:00 am to pick up your rain garden plants. If you will not be available on that day, you need to make arrangements with a friend, neighbor or relative to pick up your plants. THIS IS THE ONLY DATE FOR PICK-UP.
