Why Rain Gardens Matter

The Coppermill neighbourhood is facing the consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss, with serious impacts upon our prosperity and wellbeing. We need to urgently adapt to these changing circumstances so that everyone can enjoy a good quality of life into the future.

Benefits of Rain Gardens

🌊 Flood Protection

By storing and slowly releasing surface water back into drains, rain gardens help reduce pressures on drainage infrastructure which can lead to flooding.

💧 Water Quality

By removing pollutants from rainwater runoff, rain gardens help to remove pollution from our water systems.

🦋 Wildlife

By hosting plants, rain gardens provide food sources to pollinators and insects, and by linking with other green spaces they provide wildlife corridors.

😊 Wellbeing

By supporting plants and creatures, rain gardens cheer up our urban environment, boost our quality of life and build community spirit.