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:
Why we want to Catch the Rain, how the program works, and what you can expect from a rebate.
Ready to get started?
Enter your address here to see if you live in the White Clay Creek Watershed. Visit our Catch the Rain Dashboard to see where we’ve visited and what projects have been implemented.
Still want more information?
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)
*This program is supported through funding from The National Park Service, The E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, Veolia, and Constellation.
