Addressing Drainage Issues with Native Plants

Drainage issues are common in many yards! Do you have issues with flooding, erosion, or standing water after heavy rains? Learn more about how you can manage excess stormwater – using plants that also beautify your space and enhance wildlife value. Prepare your yard today for tomorrow’s deluge. About the Presenter David Dods is an environmental scientist and engineer who specializes in restoring contaminated landscapes, bioremediation systems, and using natural systems for stormwater management and pollution control. David is the co-author of the “The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens” and has taught workshops locally and nationally on landscaping for stormwater and pollinators using native plants. This webinar is part of the 2021 Deep Roots Spring Webinar Series presented by the Arvin L. Gottlieb Foundation with support from Mid-America Regional Council and the Missouri Department of Conservation. A PDF of slides from this program with additional information on specific plants can be found here: https://deeproots.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Deep-Roots-Drainage-Dods-4-27-21.pdf