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04 Rethink Home Projects
Use smart, up-front planning and research to get the most out of
your project.
06 Managing Rainwater at Home
Green stormwater solutions can improve your home’s aesthetics and
environmental function.
07 Planting Trees 10
Trees help capture rainwater and beautify your home and garden.
08 Improving Soil
Healthy soils help infiltrate rain, grow healthy plants, and reduce irrigation.
10 Disconnecting Downspouts
Disconnect downspouts to disperse runoff and supply rain gardens or
rainwater harvesting systems.
12 Rain Gardens
Plants and soil can treat and infiltrate stormwater runoff while providing
visual interest. 12
14 Permeable Paving
Green materials for your patio, driveway and walkways can reduce
stormwater runoff.
16 Rain Barrels and Cisterns
Reduce your need for water by collecting rainwater for irrigation.
17 Soakage Trenches
Infiltration directed to specific areas recharge groundwater.
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18 Rain Garden Incentives Program
Clean Water Kitsap wants to help you manage rainwater at home.
19 Resources
Where to get more information for your green stormwater solutions project.
green stormwater solutions
