Rain Garden Program

To enhance our green space, Delta's Engineering Department has been installing rain gardens in and around Delta roadways and at several elementary schools. These rain gardens are designed to intercept storm water and allow it to infiltrate the soil for absorption by plants. Delta staff has developed a complementary rain garden curriculum for Grade 4 and 5 students. These "rain gardeners" connect to their local watershed and raise awareness as to how everyday actions may impact nearby watercourses. The rain garden allows students to experience caring for nature by maintaining the garden. For more information visit the Think Salmon website.

The following Elementary schools in North Delta are home to rain gardens:

• Annieville Elementary
  9240 - 112 Street
• Chalmers Elementary
  11315 - 75 Avenue
• Cougar Canyon Elementary
  11664 Lyon Road
• Gibson Elementary
  11451 - 90 Avenue
• Heath Elementary
  11364 - 72 Avenue
• Richardson Elementary
  11339 - 83 Avenue

Sunshine Hills Elementary School will be completed in 2012. The goal is for all elementary schools in North Delta to have a rain garden installed and 1-2 new rain gardens will be added each year until this has been accomplished.