Home to nearly 160,000 residents in south Sacramento County, the City of Elk Grove has more than doubled in size since its incorporation in July 2000. Like many cities with growing populations, Elk Grove was increasingly concerned about preserving small urban open spaces, protecting water quality and promoting a healthy watershed. Recognizing that stormwater is a resource rather than a nuisance, the city developed a public project to demonstrate sustainable stormwater management practices. The project's overarching goal was to use a small open space to: 1. Build community awareness about water conservation and watershed stewardship; and 2. Highlight what individuals can do to reduce pollutants flowing into the local creeks.
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