Updates from the New Jersey Water Supply Authority Watershed Protection Programs Division: information about our River Friendly Programs, field work, current and upcoming projects, and some random thoughts.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Photo of the week
Here we have an example of streambank erosion along the Peters Brook in Somerville, NJ. Streambank erosion is a result of high velocity and/or high volume flows during rain events. The problem is compounded by impervious pavement and pipes that deliver stormwater to the stream before it can infiltrate or evapotranspirate. Homeowners can reduce stormwater runoff by installing a rain barrel or a rain garden.
Labels:
field work,
Peters Brook,
photo of the week,
rain barrels,
rain gardens,
WMA 9
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