The rain garden planted in the spring failed to hold the water from the parking lot during the heavy summer showers. As summer progressed, the mulch washed onto the grass and plants became overwhelmed by invasive grasses and weeds. This inspired project was becoming a point of concern for the city and harbor.
The Alcona High School teacher is planning with the Harrisville Harbor to embark on future projects with their students to enhance water quality and biodiversity in the Harrisville Harbor and to continue to sustain the rain garden. The Harrisville Harbor rain garden project is just one of many partnerships MSU Extension is proud to be part of through the NEMIGLSI Network.
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