Be RainWise

RainWise—Private property owners can be part of the stormwater pollution solution

With every storm, rain carries pollutants off our roofs, driveways and other hard surfaces to creeks, the Duwamish River, our lakes and Puget Sound. During big storms, the sheer volume of this “stormwater” can cause sewer overflows and polluted runoff.

RainWise helps private property owners install rain gardens and cisterns to help manage the rain that falls on their roofs. In addition to stopping water pollution, these installations can add attractive landscaping, provide water for summer irrigation, and may reduce flooding. 

To find out if you qualify for rebates, see examples of rain gardens and cisterns, and learn more about how to get RainWise, check out 700milliongallons.org

Check out our Upcoming RainWise events.

How to become RainWise

RainWise rebates cover most or all of the cost of installing cisterns and rain gardens on private properties in eligible combined sewer overflow basins. The average rebate has been around $4,400.

The first step is to check your eligibility at 700milliongallons.org (and the rest of the steps are there too!)

You can also:

• call the Garden Hotline at 206-633-0224 for eligibility and more information
• check out a webinar that covers all the steps of becoming RainWise
• view upcoming RainWise events
• visit a RainWise virtual garden tour

For more information, visit the 700 Million Gallons website .

RainWise, by the numbers (through spring 2020)