Fountain Creek Watershed District, with funding support from Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region and in partnership with Hey Neighbor, recently completed a new residential raingarden in the Stratton Meadows neighborhood on May 30, 2026. This installation marks the sixth residential raingarden completed through the program, helping reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and create attractive habitat for pollinators and other wildlife.

Photos from the installation day courtesy of @kellybullpermaculturedesign and the Sunrise Club @sunrisecoloradosprings

About Stratton Meadows

Stratton Meadows is a diverse neighborhood consisting of single-family residential homes and affordable housing apartment complexes with a high population of underserved residents. The implementation of this garden will showcase their numerous benefits including improved water quality, reduced runoff volumes, beautification, and support of pollinator habitat. This pilot project could build into a much grander scale program in the future. As one of Colorado's fastest-growing regions, water conservation and water quality protection are greatly needed in our watershed. Raingardens are a proven tool to protect watershed health for Fountain Creek residents and our downstream neighbors throughout the Arkansas Valley. In addition to stormwater management and water quality benefits, raingardens beautify properties and provide numerous ecosystem services. For more information on raingardens check out this page.

Want to see local raingardens in person? Below is a map of Stratton Meadows with gold stars showing the locations of residential raingardens in the neighborhood.

 

Interested in pursuing a watershed community project with the District? Contact fountainckdist@gmail.com.