Catch the Rain offers cash incentives for projects that protect our streams. Plant trees, convert lawn to native plants, or install a rain garden, small steps that make a big difference!
Stormwater washing off land is the largest source of pollution to the White Clay Creek. Almost all the rain falling on roofs, driveways, roads, parking lots, mowed lawns, and patios ends up as stormwater runoff.
In contrast, rain falling on forests and meadows gradually soaks into the sponge-like soils; pollutants are filtered out, groundwater is replenished, and stream water swings between flood and drought levels are evened out, preserving more constant stream flows and protecting aquatic life.
We invite White Clay Creek watershed landowners to learn more about practices that support a healthier watershed through on site property visits. During your site visit we will explain simple practices you can undertake to improve water quality and habitat in your neighborhood including:
rain barrels,
pervious paving retrofits or removal of existing paving,
conservation landscape plantings,
and canopy tree plantings.
Before Conservation Landscaping
After Conservation Landscaping
Want to learn more about Catch the Rain?
Visit our Interactive Catch the Rain ArcGIS Dashboard to see where we’ve visited and what projects have been implemented.
Learn how the Catch the Rain Program works. (View/download how to become a White Clay Creek-wise homeowner)
See what type of rebate you could qualify for: (View/download the Catch the Rain Rebate Table)
Download our brochure: (View/download the Catch the Rain Program Brochure)
Visit our public rain gardens in West Grove Borough (View/download our Rain Gardens of West Grove Borough Brochure)
Ready to get started?
Enter your address here to see if you live in the White Clay Creek Watershed.
If you are interested in attending an upcoming workshop please contact Lucy Dinsmore and include your name, address, and contact information in the body of the email. A recorded workshop can be viewed below.
*This program is supported through funding from The National Park Service, The E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, Veolia, and Constellation.
