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> Home > Land Restoration > Detention Ponds Detention PondsDetention ponds can hold large volumes of water to prevent flooding downstream. Releasing the water slowly after the pond fills permits a full watering of semi riparian plantings, including grasses, willows, cottonwood trees and other drought tolerant species. These plantings flourish, even in times of drought, using the residual moisture stored in the soils of the pond. Click on an image to see the larger version or to start the slideshow. Detention Ponds - are Beautiful!Detention Pond gathers water year round. Releasing the water slowly reduces flooding and erosion, and provides year round moisture for plants.
Detention Ponds - GardensWater releases overnight from pond, and sustains lush native grasses when dry.
Detention Ponds - SitesSite of detention pond in "natural" eroded condition before construction.
Detention Ponds - Before and AfterDrypond Planting: Ponding area after initial planting and two years later.
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