Rain gardens improve runoff and water quality along Singapore canal

Last month, Singapore’s Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters program opened new greenspace along a stretch of canal in Bukit Batok. Flowering plants and four rain gardens now line 230m of the canal, helping with runoff, water quality, and beautifying the area. They also installed benches along the gardens, allowing citizens to enjoy the new space while learning more about biodiversity and water quality. Climate Protection: Increases sequestration of carbon from vegetation Resilience: Helps clean and capture … Continue reading Rain gardens improve runoff and water quality along Singapore canal