"The Green Readiness Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) initiative is managed by The Doe Fund, with support from Public Works Partners and the Gowanus Canal Conservancy."
"Rain gardens, designed to enhance neighborhood resilience and promote a greener, more inclusive New York City, can absorb up to 2,500 gallons of rainwater each."
"The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training and career development, preparing New Yorkers for green careers managing stormwater infrastructure."
"Native plants such as Bradbury's Bee Balm, Virginia Mountain Mint, New York Aster and Eastern Blue Star support biodiversity by attracting pollinators and providing year-round resources."
The GROW initiative, announced on Earth Day, aims to train an 18-member crew in horticultural care and green infrastructure. This three-year pilot program will maintain 1,035 city rain gardens across East New York, Brooklyn, and South Ozone Park, Queens. The program focuses on providing training and career development for New Yorkers, particularly those with challenging backgrounds. Rain gardens play a crucial role in reducing flooding, filtering pollutants, and supporting biodiversity through native plants, contributing to a greener, more resilient city.
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