Rain falling on our roofs, driveways, or compacted soil rushes off quickly to the nearest drain or stream. In big storms, this excess “storm water” can cause sewer backups, or pollute and erode our streams. We can all help reduce runoff and pollution with simple RainWise practices.
What: Sustainable Seattle, Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle Neighborhood Greenways are hosting an information session/open house about rain gardens.
Where: Center for Spiritual Living, 5801 Sand Point Way NE
Neighbors in Ravenna, Bryant, Laurelhurst, and Windermere are getting reimbursements from Seattle Public Utilities for installing beautiful and functional landscape features in their yard! Learn the steps to installing a RainWise rain garden or cistern, hear why homeowners in Ballard and Northeast Seattle decided to go RainWise, and have a chance to talk to the contractors that install rain gardens!