On Wednesday, October 23rd, our staff teamed up with the City of Moses Lake to create a demonstration garden featuring low-water plants and native riparian plants for shorelines. This eco-friendly project shows how sustainable landscaping can protect water quality and enhance beauty! Funded by the WA State Dept. of Ecology, this garden showcases plants that thrive here in Moses Lake while reducing pollution and runoff.
CBCD and City of Moses Lake staff dig holes to plant native flowers and shrubs in the demonstration garden at Lower Peninsula Park. The color-coded flags indicate what plants will be situated where.
This illustration offers a glimpse of what the demonstration garden could look like when fully grown and established. By incorporating resilient, low-water, and native riparian plants, the garden will serve as a vibrant, sustainable space that protects water quality. We are excited to see how these plants will flourish and contribute to a healthier Moses Lake!
We extend a heartfelt thanks to the Washington Department of Ecology, Columbia Basin Conservation District, City of Moses Lake, Tapteal Native Plants, BFI Native Seeds, Derby Canyon Natives, Basin Bark, Tommer Construction, Evans Contracting, and Jon Morrical for bringing this demonstration garden to life.
Thank you to the Columbia Basin Herald for covering this event.
Learn more about the programs we offer to improve water quality!
The Heritage Garden Program is dedicated to creating water-wise landscapes and gardens in the arid portion of the Columbia River Basin of Washington State. Additionally, Heritage Gardens works to incorporate and honor the unique natural and cultural features of this area.
The Shoreline Nutrient Assessment (SNA) is a tool that can be used to assess a landowner’s shoreline property to see what that individual can do to reduce nutrients from entering Moses Lake. Signing up for the SNA is a completely voluntary process for people who are interested in doing their part in protecting Moses Lake.
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