Rain, rain, (don’t) go away — Bristol's rain gardens want you to stay

By Michelle Mercure, East Bay Life

“April showers bring May flowers — and floods. For this, there is a solution. A rain garden offers both curb appeal and a way to use the excess water in a functional way. And the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District is helping some homeowners install rain gardens in Bristol — for free.

According to Climate Central, Bristol County is a highly affected area in Rhode Island when it comes to flooding. Sara Churgin, the district manager of ERICD, communicated her excitement over being able to educate people on what can be done in their own backyards to overcome issues with stormwater runoff. “As an organization that is based on educating and helping people in the community, we share what you can do in your own backyard to change things,” she said.

One of these things is installing a rain garden. Being able to offer a free opportunity to acquire a rain garden to Bristol residents is at the heart of what the organization is committed to doing in the community.”

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