Brown-Burton Winchester Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
How this shady row of trees helps to keep our city waterways clean
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023
1. How this shady row of trees helps to keep our city waterways clean Marker
Hidden below this row of trees on Locust Street just behind you is a prime example of "green stormwater management" at work in Wilmington.
Generations ago when this neighborhood was first built, pipes were installed under the street to carry both rainwater and sewage out to the river. Today the pipes are routed through a treatment plant, but in heavy rains, the combined system is overwhelmed and dirty water still dumps directly into our beautiful waterways.
The six trees along this sidewalk and the materials buried underneath them are working hard to soak up and filter water before it can flow into the drains. This 150-foot tree trench system is collecting the rain from more than an acre of roots and streets.
Erected by Delaware Center for Horticulture, US Forest Service, and the City of Wilmington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 39° 44.968′ N, 75° 31.928′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mayor James M. Baker Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Clifford Brown (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Clifford Brown (approx. half a mile away); One Love Park (approx. half a mile away); G.T. and Clara Gilbert (approx. half a mile away); Howard High School (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Clifford Brown (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to Wilmington (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023
2. How this shady row of trees helps to keep our city waterways clean Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
