Low Impact Development (LID)
Here
are some links to examples, how-to's and other helpful info
and guidance. Some links may include information about programs
that are available only to persons living in that community:
Directions
and list of nearby LID uses that are accessible to the public:
OAK
HARBOR
Fort
Nugent Park,
Oak Harbor Parks & Rec, Fort Nugent Rd: 100% on-site
stormwater
retention using bioswales, ponds with native plants,
&
(due late 2007) a pervious concrete pathway to football field
& beneath bleachers.
Harbor
Station,
mixed use commercial development, corner NE 7th & SR 20
(due in 2008):
Runoff directed into planted bioretention strips with under-drains,
filters through plants &
topsoil,then
into perforated pipe to underground retention area. On-site
subsoils infiltrate
poorly,so
stormwater must be piped off site, but LID systems will clean
water & regulate
runoff.
COUPEVILLE
Coupeville High School, south of
SR 20 at intersection of SE Main & Terry (new in 2007):
Water
from paved areas flows through bioswales into vegetated detention
pond. Property
is
atop impermeable clay so on-site infiltration to groundwater
not possible, but pond
provides
irrigation, wildlife habitat, education & surge protection
as stormwater runoff is
slowed,
filtered & cleaned by plants and soil. Excess runoff is
piped from pond into storm
drain
system.
SOUTH
WHIDBEY
Bayview Corner Redevelopment, a
project of Goosefoot; at corner of Bayview Rd &
Marshview,
just off SR 525: Showcases multiple LID features, including
porous concrete
parking
areas & sidewalks; interlocking plastic grid (grass pave)
parking area; walkway
using
interplanted recycled concrete pavers; composting toilet (public
restroom) with solar
power
& rainwater collection for flushing; & reused building
materials. Call or e-mail to
arrange
personal tour: 360-321-4535,
info@goosefoot.org.
Bayview High School: Rain garden
& native plant restoration in historic schoolyard
captures
roof runoff. Call South Whidbey School District for visitation
info: 360-321-2343.
Clinton Beach, Port District of
South Whidbey Island, adjacent to ferry landing: Vegetated
roof
on picnic shelter; porous surfaces & native landscaping
for stormwater infiltration.
For
directions to "off-Island" examples,
click
here to download
Island County's Guide to Clean
Water.
Written especially for
Whidbey and Camano Island residents, this free brochure includes
nearby LID examples that are publicly accessible. Complete with
driving directions see pages 11 and 12. For further information:
Island County Planning and Community Development, Resource Enhancement
Program, North&Central Whidbey, 360-678-5111 x6069 South
Whidbey, 360-321-5111 x6069 Camano Island 360-629-4522 x6069
Other
Helpful Links
Local
sources for low impact building, paving and landscaping materials
are increasing. Your local Conservation District usually has
an updated listing. For Whidbey Islanders:
www.whidbeycd.org
For Camano Islanders:
www.snohomishcd.org.
List
of local sources for Compost/Soil/Mulch Mix, and other LID
suppliers, designers and helpful ideas - from
Whidbey
Island Conservation District
Check
with your local lumber yards, hardware stores, contractors,
plant nurseries, landscape services and others who are familiar
with low impact techniques.
Rain
Garden Handbook for Western Washington Homeowners - Raingardens,
free guide, with easy to follow instructions and illustrations
RAIN
GARDEN network, includes designs and how to calculate the
size of your garden
BUILT
GREEN TM
Certification
program designed to help builders, remodelers, and homebuyers
SICBA
( Skagit Island County Builders Association) (360) 757-6916
SUSTAINABLE
BUILDING (a program of Seattle Public Utilities, with good
tips for homeowners everywhere)
LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design TM a program
of the US Green Building Council
LID
in BELLINGHAM WA , examples and locations, sponsored by
City of Bellingham
LID
MANUAL Technical Guidance Manual to Low Impact Development sponsored by Puget Sound Partnership's predecessor, and WSU
Pierce County Extension Service schematics, details, materials
lists and more
LIST
OF RESOURCES AND SOME HOW-TO's compiled by Puget Sound
Partnership
LID
CLEARINGHOUSE site maintained by US EPA contains fact
sheets, designs, guidance materials
