Urban sprawl, impervious surface coverage, and changing land use has altered natural hydrology and the soil’s ability to effectively absorb stormwater.  This increased runoff contributes to flooding and erosion that can cause economic impacts and excessive nutrient loading in waterways by pollutants and sedimentation.  Enhancing greenspace on your property to slow down, divert, capture, and filter stormwater can not only limit these issues but recharge underground aquifers, store carbon, reduce urban heat island effect, and provide unique wildlife habitat.  Whether it's a rain garden, vegetative swale, streambank stabilization, or full scale floodplain restoration project, contact Oiko to see how we can help you protect clean water.