It Is a Good Time to Consider a ‘RainScapes’ Project

“RainScapes” are watershed friendly ways to slow, absorb, clean and reduce rainfall runoff from roofs, walkways, driveways and compacted lawns. Rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, green roofs, permeable pavements and conservation landscapes are common RainScape projects. This could be a good time to consider how a RainScapes project could benefit your property.

Along with helping to reduce drainage and prevent stormwater pollution and erosion, RainScapes reduce energy and water consumption, create wildlife habitat, improved air quality and beautify landscapes.

Montgomery County’s RainScapes Rewards Rebate Program offers rebates to property owners who install RainScapes. Residential, commercial, homeowners associations, congregations and multi-family properties are all eligible for rebates. After install a RainScapes project, you may also be eligible for up to 80 percent credit off a yearly property tax bill.

One note: Those living in the cities of Rockville, Gaithersburg and Takoma Park are not eligible for rebates, but those municipalities have their own stormwater management programs.

RainScapes can be installed on any kind of property.

The County Department of Environmental Protection produced an informative video on RainScapes that includes ideas on how to install rain gardens. View the video at RainScapes - My Green Montgomery : My Green Montgomery.

Learn more about RainScapes at https://mygreenmontgomery.org/rainscapes/.