The Rain Gardens for Rock Island Program is intended to enhance neighborhoods and educate the citizens of Rock Island on the benefits and reasons for rain gardens. The Rain Gardens for Rock Island Program will assist homeowners and businesses install proper rain gardens through financial assistance and advice.

PART 1

• Carefully review the application material.
  
  
• Complete the application with a sketch of the proposed rain garden.
  
  
• The City will review the application and meet with you to discuss your proposed garden. If you are able to incorporate the use of a rain barrel into your design, the City will supply one free of charge.
  
  
• The City will send you an approval to begin building your garden.
  
  

PART 2

• Build the rain garden that was approved by the City .
  
  
• Contact the Public Works Department at 732-2200 if you have any questions about your garden.
  
  

PART 3

• Notify the Public Works Department at 732-2200 that you have completed your garden and are ready
  for an inspection.
  
  
• A member of the Public Works Department will meet with you to inspect your completed garden.