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Planting a Swale on the Alberta Prairie

According to yourdictionary.com, a swale is “a shallow, trough-like depression that carries water mainly during rainstorms or snow melts.” Another accurate definition by nacto.org: “Bioswales … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: March 4, 2022

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