Learn about Naturalized Basins Take a walk through a naturalized
basin  What is a naturalized basin:  Naturalized basins are
stormwater control facilities that are planted with native
vegetation rather than maintained as mown lawn. Both as
detention basins, where the water drains out completely between
storms, and as retention, or wet, basins, these facilities
address stormwater quality. The stems and leaves of the native
plants, and the detritus, or dead twigs and leaves, help filter
stormwater. The plants may also take up certain pollutants, such
as excess fertilizer, removing them before the stormwater is
discharged to a creek.  Why do it: Stormwater quality is
becoming an issue for municipalities. The new NPDES permitting
program and other water-quality related programs (such as source
water area protection program) look at reducing pollutants in
stormwater discharges. Stormwater quality is no longer just an
environmental or ecological concern. Sediment in stormwater
reduces the ability of the stream to c