Solving Runoff Problems

Importance of Watershed

A watershed is a land area that drains rain and other water into a creek, river, lake, wetland, or groundwater aquifer. Water from your neighborhood also enters the watershed through the storm drain system and flows directly to local creeks without any treatment. It often is contaminated by pollutants that can be toxic to fish, wildlife, and people.

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Common name:Yankee Point Ground Cover Ceanothus
Botanical name:Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee P

Yankee Point is a fast growing shrub that stays near 3' in height with a spread of 6'. It has large bright green leaves and light blue flowers. It is great for banks and mass plantings. It does well on the coast and in hot inland areas. It attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. - Cornflower Farms

Common name:John Dourley Manzanita
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

This small low growing shrub has grayish green leaves with pink and white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.