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Rain garden team The rain garden team, assembled by Everett Public Works, is ready to educate, answer your questions and offer technical assistance. Call today to get started on your rain garden and other ways to put rain to work in your yard. RAIN GARDEN REBATES City of Everett [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] www.everettwa.gov/LetitRain The City of Everett connects citizens to available resources, partners and contractors associated with the rebate program. Homeowners are guided through the rebate process, site and soil assessments and various rain garden design/installation methods. The city staff can answer questions about rain gardens, local flooding concerns and other city-related issues. RAIN GARDEN DESIGN Snohomish Conservation District [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] www.snohomishcd.org SCD staff can visit your property and provide assistance with drainage and flooding issues, low impact development tips, naturescaping and backyard conservation ideas. Design options are discussed that would fit with your soil and site requirements. After the visit, a plan and letter is developed for you, along with a checklist to guide you through the recommendations. RAIN GARDEN EDUCATION WSU Snohomish Extension [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] Rain Garden Mentors, specialty trained WSU Master Gardeners, provide assistance with plant selection, planting methods and maintenance guidelines for residents installing rain gardens. This assistance includes natural yard care recommendations and diagnostic service for any plants that may develop problems. This support is available throughout the installation and maintenance of your rain garden. Visit local rain gardens Take a self-guided walking tour of the rain gardens in North Everett. Explore the diversity created by local homeowners. Seven of the properties were a part of a pilot demonstration program and were installed in 2010. The rest are 2014 rebate recipients. Backyard rain garden are set-up to be viewed through a window in the fence. A complete list of rain gardens is available at www.12000raingardens.org, then click area map. Prevent flooding Reduce lawn Filter pollution • 1811 Chestnut • 830 Colby • 1519 Colby (BY) • 2315 Colby (BY) • 1330 Lombard • 1333 Lombard • 1334 Lombard • 1418 Lombard • 1432 Lombard • 1516 Lombard (BY) • 1523 Lombard • 1015 Oakes • 1018 Oakes • 1410 Oakes • 2127 Pine (BY) • 2601 Rainier • 1402 Rucker • 1507 Rucker • 2902 Victor Pl. • 624 View Ridge • 1531 Wetmore • 2808 16th St. – Pilot program (BY) – Backyard viewing of garden Let it rain program Rain GARDENS ---PAGE BREAK--- What is a rain garden? A rain garden is a landscaped area that collects, absorbs and filters stormwater runoff from roof tops, driveways, patios and other areas that don’t allow water to soak in. This process can also recharge the local groundwater supply. Rain gardens are a great, low-maintenance alternative to a lawn, and provide habitat for beneficial pollinators and wildlife. Lawns usually have a compact root structure that can be difficult for rain water to penetrate, whereas a rain garden has a specific soil mix and plants that soak up stormwater runoff. Rain gardens are simply shallow depressions that: • can be shaped and sized to fit your yard • are constructed with soil mixes that allow water to soak in rapidly and support healthy plant growth • Can be landscaped with a variety of plants to fit the surroundings Everett rain garden rebates Rain gardens can help clean up local waterways and protect aquatic life. When it rains or snows, more water runs off from developed areas than undisturbed areas. This stormwater runoff carries oil, fertilizers, pesticides, sediment and other pollutants Studies have shown that much of the pollution found in Puget Sound comes from urban stormwater runoff. This added volume of water and associated contaminants damages water resources and aquatic life. Rain gardens work like a sponge by slowing down and soaking up the flow of stormwater, along with filtering out pollutants, before it reaches groundwater or storm drains. Illustration courtesy of Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington • Published by the Washington State Department of Ecology and Washington State University Extension, 2013 Anatomy of a rain garden Rebates are being offered by the City of Everett to homeowners who install an approved rain garden. The rebate will cover up to $2,500 of project costs. There is a limited amount of rebates annually and priority will be given to homeowners with past flooding issues. Fall is the optimal time to install a rain garden therefore the rebate program has a set yearly timetable. • Jan. – Mar. Informational rebate workshops • Feb. – July Site assessments, design and application • Sept. – Nov. Pre-approved rain garden installations • Dec. Rebates issued Though there is a set timetable for the program, we highly encourage anyone interested in the rebate program to go to everettwa.gov/raingardens or contact Apryl Hynes, [PHONE REDACTED] or email: [EMAIL REDACTED] to get on the rain garden mailing list. Cleaning up Puget Sound Temporary ponding Rain garden soil mix Existing soil Overflow Mulch layer Gradual side slopes Inflow Ponding depth 6”or 12” typical Top surface of ponding area