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Here are some links to information on things you can do at home to protect Fourche Creek while saving money or providing habitat for butterflies and birds:

Rain Barrels—Rain Barrels are fun to make and can save you money on your water bill. When it rains, thousands of gallons of water lands on your roof and runs off into your yard, down the driveway, into the street, and into the creeks. Rain barrels collect some of this runoff and store it for use at a later time. You can use the water whenever you want to water your garden, lawn, or other plants! Catching and storing some runoff helps decrease the impacts of impervious surfaces, like your roof, on local streams. This website has some information on making your own rain barrels.

Rain Gardens—Rain Gardens are another way to filter and slow runoff from your property. These can be planted with a wide range of plants. Audubon recommends planting attractive native wildflowers and grasses that will provide habitat for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.

The following links contain information on how to build your own rain garden:
http://bwdh2o.org/files/31/NWA_Rain_Gardens.pdf
http://www.rainkc.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.home/index.htm

Audubon at Home—The Audubon At Home website contains lots of information on things you can do in your backyard, at your apartment, or in your area to attract wildlife and benefit the environment.