The effects of urban environments on ground water resources are not well understood. In large urban areas, recharge to ground water is reduced by developments that utilize impermeable surfaces. Low impact development bioretention facilities serve as a sustainable means of reconnecting precipitation to ground water by mimicking pre-development hydrological conditions. Benefits of Low Impact Development (LID) systems in urban areas are not well established. Using a for-credit collegiate organization as a model and mentor, a group of urban high school students have conducted storm water management research using a bioretention facility (also known as a “rain garden”). Research topics include: the effects of rain garden parameters such as size, soil type, and depth on ground water infiltration. This presentation will outline the functional organization of the groups and the collaborative research results.