Lenexa’s Rain to Recreation Program is nationally recognized for its approach to stormwater management. The program’s mission is to implement and maintain water quality protection and flood control projects that protect the natural and developed environment, while providing public education, involvement and recreational opportunities.

Healthy Yards Expo
Join us from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 at the Lenexa Conference Center for the third annual Johnson County Healthy Yards Expo. You’ll be able to get expert advice, view the latest products and connect with service providers on how to go green in your lawncare.

Stormwater cost share program
In April, Lenexa will start offering 50% reimbursement to Lenexa residents and businesses who install rain barrels, rain gardens or native plantings in their yards.

Attend our educational workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Lenexa City Hall to find out more, including what you need to apply.

If it’s on the ground, it’s in our water
It’s fertilizing time, and that means it’s also time to watch out for water pollution. As you apply your fertilizer, remember:

• Follow fertilizing instructions. Read labels on lawn chemicals carefully and always apply products sparingly. Over applying fertilizers can result in harmful runoff into our lakes and streams.
• Get tested. Use a soil test to determine what your lawn really needs.
• Skip the P. Phosphrous, or “P,” is a significant nutrient found polluting lakes and ponds in Lenexa. While it comes from several sources, using P-free fertilizer will help reduce its presence in our freshwater.
• Watch where you fertilize. Use caution on slopes and keep fertilizer off sidewalks so it doesn’t wash off.
• Time it right. Allow proper drying time for liquid chemicals, and never use lawn chemicals before a heavy rainfall.
• Ask questions. If you utilize a lawn care service, find out if they’re following green practices.

Projects
See the work Rain to Recreation does in Lenexa.