Fire Station No. 2 Stormwater Reuse and Landscape Demonstration

The City of Eden Prairie and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District partnered to evaluate city-owned fire stations for stormwater reuse and sustainable landscaping opportunities. Their goal: to reduce potable water use, minimize runoff, improve water quality, and educate the community on water reuse and turf alternatives. SRF identified Fire Station No. 2 as a strong candidate and provided preliminary and final design for the reuse system and landscape demonstration project.

The stormwater reuse system captures rooftop rainwater in two cisterns, which now supply water for irrigation and equipment washing, offsetting municipal water demand and promoting resource efficiency.

Other project components include:

• A new trailside rest area with interpretive signage
• Educational displays promoting rain barrel use and sustainable landscaping
• A native vegetation demonstration area, showcasing a variety of lawn alternatives including tall and short native prairie mixes, a formal native garden, and low-mow/no-mow fescue

SRF also developed the signage strategy and planting plans, supporting both public education and professional learning opportunities. The site now serves as a functional municipal facility and a visible example of resilient, water-conscious design.

Resource Links
Fire Station #2 – Eden Prairie, MN
City of Eden Prairie – Sustainability Initiatives

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Water and Environment
Resilience & Sustainability

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