RAINWISE

Webinar & Workshop Resources

RainWise is a rebate program that helps eligible property owners manage stormwater by installing cisterns and/or rain gardens on private property. This page is for folks that recently attended one of our online webinars or in-person workshops.

Please email rainwise@seattle.gov with any questions.

Webinar Recordings

RainWise Resources

Email RainWise staff: rainwise@seattle.gov
Sign up for our quarterly RainWise newsletter: http://bit.ly/RainWiseNewsletter
Check your property’s RainWise eligibility
Planting plans, plant lists for pollinators and natives, maintenance guide
Duwamish Tribe Land Acknowledgement: https://www.realrentduwamish.org/
Financial resources: 12000raingardens.org/about-rain-gardens/incentives
GSI Mini-Grants: 12000raingardens.org/gsi-mini-grants
Do it yourself and other GSI resources: 12000raingardens.org/resources
SPU’s side sewer program: seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/sewer-and-drainage/side-sewers

Water Harvesting Resources

Rainwater catchment information and sources for the Pacific Northwest: includes rain barrel and cistern purchasing resources
Where is Water Info Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1f-G6v3voA
What is a water footprint? https://waterfootprint.org/en/water-footprint/what-is-water-footprint/
Waterfootprint.org Interactive Tools: https://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/product-gallery/
Personal water footprint calculator: https://waterfootprint.org/en/resources/interactive-tools/personal-water-footprint-calculator/
The Saving Water Partnership (18 water utilities in King & Snohomish Counties): https://www.savingwater.org/
Water footprint calculator: https://www.home-water-works.org/calculator
Alliance for Water Efficiency Calculator: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/natural-yard-care/watering.aspx
Rain barrel information and sources for the Pacific Northwest
Rainwater Harvesting for Outdoor Use
Taking On Climate Change At Home: How You Can Cut Carbon Emissions
Rain barrel information and sources for the Pacific Northwest : Factsheets and suppliers to help you find or build a system
Installing Cisterns in Your Garden : Factsheet briefly describing how to get started on your cistern project.
Local Suppliers of Cisterns, Soil and Pavers : These suppliers provide materials useful for RainWise rebate program contractors, as well as non-rebated homeowner projects.
Disconnecting Downspouts : Factsheet on disconnecting downspouts.
Saving Water Partnership – A variety of water conservation information including watering guidelines for new plantings

Edible Landscapes Resources

Sources

Clean Gardening Tips: Planting a Vegetable Garden Without Chemicals https://www.usalovelist.com/planting-a-vegetable-garden/
Growing an Edible Rain Garden in Portland, Oregon https://onegreenworld.com/growing-an-edible-rain-garden/
5 wild plants for an edible rain garden https://ministryofthefence.me/2016/09/06/5-wild-plants-for-an-edible-rain-garden/
Paradise Unpaved — With An Edible Rain Garden https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/edible_rain_garden_in_fair_haven
Swanson’s Rain Garden Plant Selection https://www.swansonsnursery.com/rain-garden-plant-selection
Edible viburnums are a cranberry alternative https://www.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2010/02/edible_viburnums_are_a_cranber.html
Edible Garden Workshop Series https://piercecd.org/499/Edible-Gardens-Workshop-Series
Seattle Times article https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/at-home/rain-gardens-offer-benefits-that-go-beyond-beauty

Panelist Resources

rainchangers.org
12000raingardens.org/gsi-mini-grants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjl91DKd-_M&feature=youtu.be
Rainy Day Reconnaissance (16 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2p_nraMlOY
Rain Garden PSA (90 seconds) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHagAAX1aT8
It’s your choice (1 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut9BarVF0u8
Sound and Vision, Toxic Runoff (4 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwJwR8JkugI
Q13: https://www.facebook.com/StewardshipPartnersWA/videos/10157452228313858/

General Garden Resources

Healthy Gardens for a Healthy Environment, KCLS resources for learning more about a variety of gardening topics: https://1.kcls.org/healthygardens
If you want a free Pollinator Seed packet mailed to you, please send an email with your address to rainwise@seattle.gov
Tilth Alliance, http://www.tilthalliance.org/
King County Natural Yard Care Program: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/natural-yard-care.aspx featuring great presentations on a number of topics: https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/stewardship/nw-yard-and-garden/yard-talk.aspx
Bellevue’s Natural Yard Care (Garden Design Guide, Soil Guide, Plant Right Guide, Lawn Alternative Guide, and info on the Bellevue Botanical Garden Waterwise Garden): https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/utilities/conservation-and-the-environment/natural-yard-care/plant-right-for-your-site
Healthy Soil and Soil Testing Program: https://kingcd.org/programs/better-soils/healthy-soil/
Chip Drop: https://getchipdrop.com/
Using wood chips in the garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdsKW4ujMsU
Great Plant Picks: https://www.greatplantpicks.org/
King County Native Plant resources: https://green2.kingcounty.gov/gonative/Index.aspx
Invasive weed resources: https://kingcounty.gov/weeds
Organic Materials Review Institute: https://www.omri.org/
Guide to identification, images and info on insects, spiders & their kin: https://bugguide.net/
Tree resources: King County’s One Million Trees Initiative: tinyurl.com/onemilliontrees and City of Seattle’s program: seattle.gov/trees
Farmer’s Markets and CSA info: https://www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com/farmers-markets/ or http://wafarmersmarkets.org/washingtonfarmersmarketdirectory/
Sightline Institute Brochure: Is it safe to use cistern water on my edible garden?
Water Quality of Rooftop Runoff: Implications for Residential Water Harvesting Systems
Rain Barrels: Testing and Applying Harvested Water to Irrigate a Vegetable Garden
Beneficial organism handout: https://attra.ncat.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ipm_full.pdf
Shades of Green Permaculture
Garden design resources:
- Bellevue Going Green Garden Design
- Sample Native Plant Landscaping Plans
- Native Plant Landscaping Resources
Soil: Climate Influences Soils
Plants: Xera Plants, Inc., Plant Zone Look Up Tool
Watering: Bellevue Going Green: Watering
Compost and Mulch Resources
- How much do you need? Calculator
- Arborist chips: Chip Drop, Burien Bark, Dirt Exchange, and Walt’s Organic Fertilizer Com., as well as other nurseries and garden centers
- Composted plant waste: Cedar Grove Compost, Mushroom compost:Byproduct of Ostrom’s Mushroom Farm in Lacey
- Other composted waste: Moo-Doo: Organic product made from aged cow manure and sawdust mix, Oly Mountain Fish Compost: Made from organic waste, blended hardwoods, and Washington native fish, TAGRO, Zoo Doo (they boost this is very poopular)

Salmon Season Resources

Healthy Home Resources

Green cleaning products: https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners
Check it out…biodegradable wipes not breaking down: https://youtu.be/HQEAiTUzIOc
Learn more about your treatment plants! https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/wastewater/education/resources.aspx and https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/wastewater/education/school-virtual-programming.aspx
Choose safe personal products: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
Household hazardous waste disposal: https://kingcountyhazwastewa.gov/households
Where to dispose of unused medications: https://www.takebackyourmeds.org/
Sustainability resources: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/wtd/sustainability.aspx

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