Until now, I’ve typically disliked the rain. That’s right, I’m not one of those girls who lists “dancing in the rain” as a passionate hobby. For some reason it only rains when I’ve forgotten my umbrella, I’m walking and there is nowhere to take cover. Maybe it’s bad karma, or maybe I just need to read the weather forecast.
After visiting the new campus bioswale near Crosby Hall, I’m seriously reconsidering my dislike for the rain.
The bioswale is a gently slopping open area on Northgate Drive just west of Crosby Hall that is designed to treat rainwater. On the surface, the bioswale looks like just another display of beautiful landscaping. However, it’s more than a esthetically pleasing - it’s Earth friendly.
When it rains, the bioswale’s vegetation, rock and soil slow the movement of rainwater, allowing more time for the water to be cleaned of pollutants and silt. Pretty high-tech, huh?
Next time it rains, I’m going to ignore my soggy jeans and drenched hair, and think of the rainwater that is being naturally treated right here on the Ole Miss campus.
Friday, April 24, 2009
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