Useful Links
For further information regarding native plants, buffer zones, other runoff reduction practices, visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ runoff webpage.
http://dnr.wi.gov/runoff/
The Blue Thumb website also provides valuable information about rain gardens, shoreline stabilization and rain gardens. It includes a native plant selector with pictures and further details about native species.
http://bluethumb.org
If you’re interested in finding out more about invasive species, stormwater management, erosion control, or other resource-related topics, check out the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department’s website.
http://www.co.polk.wi.us/landwater/