Benefits of Trees
More trees mean cleaner air, better water quality, more stormwater absorption, and habitats for wildlife. By planting trees in areas like stormwater detention basins and along channels, the Flood Control District reduces underbrush growth, stabilizes stream banks, and cuts down on maintenance costs. This process helps conserve resources and offers long-term environmental benefits while reducing the acreage we need to mow.
We Preserve: The Flood Control District looks for ways to preserve significant trees on our right-of-way whenever possible, or to identify trees that can be moved in advance of construction projects.
We Plant: The Flood Control District plants tens of thousands of saplings, live stakes, and bare root seedlings annually to enhance capital improvement projects, to replace trees lost during construction, and as part of our maintenance programs. We carefully select potential tree planting sites, giving preference to areas that are suitable for a woodland ecosystem, favorable for tree survival, and do not obstruct access, the flow of stormwater, or future flood control projects.
We Partner: The Flood Control District works with individuals and organizations to plant trees and wildflowers in appropriate places on our property and easements.