Urban Prairie Project To Help With Flood Mitigation

(From the City of Findlay)

We’re excited to share more details about the Urban Prairie Project!

The Urban Prairie Project will convert several acres of city-owned land along East Main Cross Street into a native prairie landscape featuring walking paths, trees, and educational elements. The project builds on years of community investment in flood mitigation and riverfront improvements, helping turn formerly flood-impacted land into a resilient and ecologically rich green space.

Supported by a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the American Beverage Association through the United States Conference of Mayors (Findlay won first place!), the project is being developed in partnership with WILD Toledo (Toledo Zoo) and the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership. The grant funding supports planting, trails, signage, and several years of establishment and maintenance to ensure the prairie thrives.

Did you know?

One acre of traditional turf can absorb only about one inch of rainfall per hour, while one acre of prairie can absorb up to nine inches of rainfall in the same amount of time!

Head to www.FindlayOhio.gov to learn more.