Stormwater Programs

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The Skagit Conservation District offers a variety of stormwater related education programs. Please visit our stormwater program links for more information.

Managing Stormwater Facilities presentation (pdf)

Tips to Help Conserve Water Outdoors:

The average lawn requires only one inch of water per week to stay green. Overwatering doesn’t improve your lawn’s health and results in runoff and water waste.
In order to reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation, the best time to water your lawn is in the mornings between 7am-10am.
Mow your lawn with blades set high; grass that is 2” to 3” tall promotes a healthier root system and helps retain soil moisture.
Sweep your sidewalks and driveway instead of hosing them down or using water
Consider replacing part of your lawn with native and/or drought tolerant plants to use less water, fewer chemicals, and eliminate mowing.
Regularly check and adjust your sprinklers. Water only your lawn and not the pavement.
Use a commercial car wash to wash your car. They use water more efficiently by treating it and reusing it.

Brought to you by your local Stormwater Education partners:

Skagit Conservation District, Skagit County, and the Cities of Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley

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Below are some helpful LID resources.

The Washington Stormwater Website has new Low Impact Development (LID) training modules available to the public. In addition to the training modules available on their website, there are also videos filmed on-site and LID projects around the Puget Sound that will highlight LID techniques and applications.