In addition to controlling surface water run-off, elements of SUDS such as swales (see opposite) can also make a positive contribution to habitat diversity, amenity and the richness of landscaping on ...

Swales collect rainwater, mitigate flooding, filter out pollutants, sediment and toxins, prevent erosion and provide a natural area for storm runoff. They must be maintained to function properly.

Our research group at North Carolina State University has studied these types of alternative swale plantings and found that they remove pollutants, such as nitrogen and sediment, more efficiently ...

Some homeowners in Miami Gardens push back against city's swale maintenance fines 02:44. Some homeowners in Miami Gardens say they are being unfairly fined over dead grass, but not on their own ...