Going Green: Shorewood Looking to Rain Gardens to Help Purify Rainwater
Village officials approved two $16,500 rain gardens near Kensington Boulevard and Wildwood Avenue as part of the village's "green commitment" and comprehensive project to revamp its sewer system.
Shorewood is installing rain gardens to help purify rainwater runoff before it enters the village’s stormwater sewer system. Village officials approved Monday installing two bio swales near the intersection of East Kensington Boulevard and North Wildwood Avenue, as part of Shorewood’s ongoing plan to revamp its outdated sewer system. Officials started sewer and road improvements in the northwest portion of the village after approving $7 million in projects in March. The garden basins will cost $16,500 and be installed by Pewaukee-based Globe Contractors. According to a memo from Shorewood Department of Public Works Director Leeann Butschlick, "surface rain water will enter the rain gardens through a curb opening and plantings in the …
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