Overview: Sacred Grounds helps Detroit houses of worship transform outdoor spaces into rain gardens and native plant habitat to reduce flooding and support pollinators. Planet Detroit’s neighborhood reporters are local residents who cover health, environment and climate issues in their neighborhoods. “Houses of worship are well-respected and established hubs where people already gather and commune,” she said. The Cody-Rouge neighborhood on Detroit’s west side is at major risk of flooding, according to the climate modeling firm First Street. ‘Social connectivity is a part of environmental justice’Jones says Sacred Grounds’ aim isn’t to convince communities to care about conservation.