Council heard that a regional stormwater program secured multi-year funding for rain-barrel and rain-garden installations.

A council member reported that eight municipalities received a National Fish and Wildlife grant totaling $360,000 distributed over three years to support rain-barrel distribution and complementary rain-garden work. "We just received a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife for $360,000 over 3 years to do, the rain barrels," the councilor said, adding the program will fund rain barrels and associated outreach for the next three years.

Why it matters: The grant provides dedicated funds for local stormwater-mitigation projects and public-education components that can reduce runoff, improve water quality and provide long-term maintenance support. Council said the program will allow continued rain-barrel and rain-garden activities for the next three years.

Next steps: Staff will work with partners to implement distribution and outreach; council expects to set dates and program details in future meetings.