Conservation@Work Spotlight: Redline Motor Condos, Crystal Lake

There’s a new business in Crystal Lake, and it’s called Redline Motor Condos. The land is a gathering area for surrounding stormwater, so owner Haig Haleblian is exploring ways to incorporate native plants into this newly created detention basin.

Haig is working with local horticulturist Rudy Magnani to incorporate native trees, shrubs, and explore a large-scale native seeding project to improve function and aesthetics for the area next to his new business.

TLC was happy to lend some expertise and recommendations, as well. The deep roots of native plants are ideal to slow the flow of stormwater while also cleaning it before it reaches our local aquifers.

Kudos to Haig for thinking proactively and considering ways to put native plants to work!

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