1. home and garden

NE Seattle is Getting RainWise... REBATES!
Did you know? In NE Seattle*, many property owners can get beautiful
and functional landscaping, and stored rain water for watering gardens –
with an average of 86% of the cost* paid by the RainWise program. REALLY!
AVERAGE REBATE
$4,400
Why the
big Rebates?
With every storm, rain
falling on roofs, driveways,
and other hard surfaces
carries pollutants to the
nearest drain or stream.
In big storms, this excess
“storm water” can also
cause sewer overflows
that pollute Puget Sound.
You can help slow and
clean rain runoff from your
property. Single-family
properties make up 75%
of Seattle’s private land, so
what we do at home really
does make a difference. A
rain garden or cistern (or
both!) on your property is
a great way to help.
What your neighbors are saying about RainWise:
“We are thrilled to be a
part of Seattle’s RainWise
program and doing what
we can to help our Sound.”
“With my cisterns, I
can water my gardens
all summer - and help
manage stormwater in
the winter! “
“The system is awesome. It is
very low maintenance, and has
completely solved a flooding
problem in our garage, which
is partially underground.”
“People walk by all the
time and comment on our
rain gardens. They are a
joy to see, and it is wonderful to know that they
also are helping Puget
Sound – a win-win.”
Do your part to protect Puget Sound — get RAINWISE,
with a RAIN GARDEN, CISTERN, or both!
Sustainable Ballard is partnering with Seattle Public Utilities and King County
to connect more NE Seattle property owners with the RainWise program.
Visit rainwise.sustainableballard.org for RainWise information, stories
and photos from RainWise neighbors, and more!
w Email us at [email protected], or call 206-745-2592.
* Rebate areas in NE Seattle include the Windemere, East Union Bay, and Montlake Basins. Check your address at rainwise.seattle.gov
* RainWise Rebates may be considered income under federal tax law.
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A RainWise contractor will help you decide which solution will work
A RainWise contractor will help you decide which solution will work
best on your property, the cost and the amount of your potential rebate.
best on your property, the cost and the amount of your potential rebate.
FAQ
Whatisisa acistern?
cistern?
What
How much Rebate will I get?
A cistern is a large above-ground container used to
A cistern is a large above-ground container used to
collect roof water. It is like a huge rain barrel and can
collect roof water. It is like a huge rain barrel and can
hold 200 or more gallons. During the winter, cisterns
hold 200 or more gallons. During the winter, cisterns
store rain to reduce the amount of water entering the
store rain to reduce the amount of water entering the
sewer system. In the summer, this water can be used
sewer system. In the summer, this water can be used
for watering.
for watering.
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Your rebate will be based
on how much roof area is
controlled and directed into a
rain garden and/or cistern(s).
Your first consultation with
a contractor will include an
estimate of the rebate amount
based on the options available
for your property. Your final
cost (if any) will be the total
project cost, minus the rebate.
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work?
How
A rain garden is a shallow depression
A rain garden is a shallow depression
containing spongy soil and a variety of
containing spongy soil and a variety of
plants that thrive in northwest sun, soil
plants that thrive in northwest sun, soil
and moisture conditions. It collects water
and moisture conditions. It collects water
from your roof downspout and allows it to
from your roof downspout and allows it to
safely soak into the ground.
safely soak into the ground.
Your rain garden
will be custom
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Rain gardens
can be designed
yourproperty.
property.
cistern
cistern
Rain gardens can be designed to fit your property.
water
water
A rain garden is a living water treatment
A rain garden is a living water treatment
system. It collects water rushing down a
system. It collects water rushing down a
downspout and slowly infiltrates that water
downspout and slowly infiltrates that water
into the ground. Soil acts as a natural filter for
into the ground. Soil acts as a natural filter for
pollutants so the water is clean by the time it
pollutants so the water is clean by the time it
ends up in ground water or the nearby waterway.
ends up in ground water or the nearby waterway.
Native plants or hardy cultivars
Native plants or hardy cultivars
Ponding depth
Ponding depth
6” – 12”
6” – 12”
mulch
mulch
Rain garden soil mix
Rain garden soil mix
Existing
Existing
ground
ground
For
more
information,
visit
rainwise.sustainableballard.org
For
more
info
visit
www.rainwise.seattle.gov
For
more
info
visit
www.rainwise.seattle.gov
Questions?
Email
[email protected]
Send
an email
to [email protected]
Questions?
Email
[email protected]
or
call
Garden
Hotline
206-633-0224.
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206-745-2592
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Overflow
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Soil mix depth
Soil mix depth
12” – 24” typical
12” – 24” typical
Water slowly
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Get
RainWise!
1.
Check your
eligibility - type in
your address at
rainwise.seattle.gov
2.
Get bids and choose
a RainWise-trained
contractor
3.
NE Seattle RainWise Contractor Roster
Ready to get RainWise? Curious to learn more?
Contact a contractor for a consultation.
Akina Designs, LLC
[email protected]
(206) 937-9800 l l
Your contractor
will handle preinspection, build, and
post-inspection
Bamboo Guru Landscape
[email protected]
(206) 660-8497 l l
4.
Bristow Enterprises
[email protected]
(206) 841-1964 l l
Get your rebate, and
enjoy your RainWise
yard!
WANT INSPIRATION?
Check out RainWise
installations in SB’s
Virtual Tour! Online at
sustainableballard.org/
virtual-tour
QUESTIONS?
Sustainable Ballard’s
RainWise team is here
to help!
Call us at 206-7452592 or email rain@
sustainableballard.org
Cascadia Edible Landscapes
[email protected]
(206) 708-9298 l l
Contemporary Homestead LLC
info@
contemporary-homestead.com
(206) 954-3895 l l
EarthSystemsNW
[email protected]
(414) 405-6805 l l
Greener Living Solutions, Inc.
joannad@
greenerlivingsolutions.com
(206) 660-0572 l l
Innovative Landscape
Technologies
[email protected]
(425) 210-5541 l l
JA Garden Design &
Maintenance
[email protected]
(206) 330-6358 l
Lifestyle Landscapes
katherine.jacobs@
lifestyle-landscapes.com
(206) 621-2626 l l
Sal’s Landscape
[email protected]
(206) 353-6240 l l
True Scape Design
[email protected]
(206) 701-7714 l l
Vireo Design Studio, LLC
[email protected]
(206) 409-9970 l l
Wenger Design and Landscape
[email protected]
(206) 932-7138 l l
Monsoon Rain Gardens
[email protected]
(206) 782-0418 l l
Elements of Nature
royelementsofnature.com
206-226-7947 l
Mountain High Gardening LLC
charlotte@
mountainhighgardening.com
(206) 817-3474 l l
Fasoldt Gardens LLC
[email protected]
(206) 941-8735 l l
Rain Dog Designs LLC
[email protected]
(253) 389-2060 l l
Fine Design
[email protected]
(206) 782-8392 l
Sage and Stone LLC
[email protected]
(206) 799-1171 l l
The City, County, and Sustainable Ballard are
not endorsing any specific business/contractor/vendor or making any representation
or warranty regarding their qualifications,
products, or workmanship. The City, County,
and Sustainable Ballard disclaim any liability
that may be alleged to arise from the work
of any business/contractor/vendor on a
customer project.
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See RainWise projects for yourself
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Take a self-guided tour!
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Get ideas and inspiration
for your RainWise project.
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These RainWise neighbors have
kindly consented to have their properties listed on this map, and invite
you to come by and look at their
rain gardens and/or cisterns. Please
respect their property and observe
from the sidewalk only.
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1. 3116 NE 84th St l
2. 3176 NE 84th St l
3. 3216 NE 80th St l l
4. 3850 NE 85th St l l
5. 7745 40th Ave NE l
6. 5746 37th Ave NE l l
7. 5057 37th Ave NE l l
8. 5004 38th Ave NE l l
9. 4800 37th Ave NE l
10. 5518 Ann Arbor Ave NE
11. 5711 NE 60th St l
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The tinted areas indicate the current rebate areas in
North Seattle. Other areas of the City are also eligible.
Visit rainwise.seattle.gov to check your eligibility!
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