Albright Avenue Rain Garden - Allentown, PA, USA
N 40° 36.120 W 075° 30.265
18T E 457324 N 4494699
What is a "Rain Garden" you may ask, read the detailed description to find out.
Waymark Code: WM173FM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2022
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This part of Allentown is actually a low lying area within a pretty built up area, surrounded by row homes, business and general normal residential life. As one would expect, it is prone to flooding.
The City of Allentown constructed a "Rain Garden" in this small triangular square to help combat this and demonstrate that natural means can control flooding. Per the sign in the main photo,
"This rain garden collects stormwater runoff from the sidewalks, parking lots and streets in your neighborhood. The deep rooted native plants growing in the garden are adapted to our local soils, climate and wildlife. Pollinating insects and birds are attracted to the plants' seeds, fruits and flowers.
The plants and soil trap, absorb and naturally filter pollutants such as sediment, oil, pesticides, fertilizers and bacteria. The work of these plants keeps pollutants from entering our streams and reduces flooding. Stormwater runoff directed into this rain garden can soak into the ground to replenish groundwater supplies, or be treated before entering the City's stormwater system and discharging into the Jordan Creek."
Name: Albright Avenue Rain Garden
Street Location: Albright Avenue and Andrew Street
Local Municipality: City of Allentown
State/Province, etc.: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: No
Date Established: 2019
Picnic Facilities: None
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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