They’re called swales, and they are neighborhood superheroes for stormwater management!

Instead of letting rainwater rush into overwhelmed storm drains, swales slow it down, trap pollutants, and let the water naturally sink back into the ground.

What you can do to help them work:

• Keep them clear: Remove leaves, trash, and lawn clippings so water can flow freely.
• Mow mindfully: Keep the grass in the swale at a reasonable height—too short reduces their filtering power!
• Don’t block the flow: Avoid parking vehicles or dumping gravel/rocks in them.

Small actions keep our water clean and our neighborhoods flood-free! 💧✨