Description

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County Master Gardeners constructed this rain garden at the Rosendale Library.  It captures stormwater runoff from the roof as it flows above the ground and a French drain installed underground.

Site Location

• Site Name: Rosendale Library
• Address: 264 Main Street, Rosendale, NY
• Owner: Rosendale Library
• County: Ulster
• Watershed: Rondout Creek
• Land use of site: Library
• Can this site be visited? Yes
• Location on site: Lawn behind library

Practice Details

• Intent of design: Capture stormwater runoff
• Size of structure/capacity: 250 square feet
• Size of drainage area: 1,500 square feet
• Plants or materials used: Native plants, triple shredded mulch
• Maintenance: Weeded and mulched as needed
• Maintained by: Master Gardeners

Design/Installation Information

• Design: Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County Master Gardeners
• Installation: Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County staff and Master Gardeners
• Date of installation: June 2010
• Zoning change or special permit required: No
• Project cost: $10,000
• Form of payment: Grant

For Additional Site Information:

Contact: Dona Crawford, Master Gardeners Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Email: dm282@cornell.edu
Phone: (845) 340-3990