- A shallow troughlike depression that's created to carry water during rainstorms or snow melts. -- Wiktionary
A means of groundwater recharge, a favorite of Bill Mollison permaculture pioneer.
External links
- Save the Swales - WHY MANAGE RUNOFF? (the site of a local government in Florida).
- http://www.wikihow.com/Dig-Swales
Pages in category "Swales"
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Media in category "Swales"
The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total.
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Parking lot swale.JPG 199 × 321; 20 KB
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Street swale in seattle.JPG 432 × 235; 31 KB
