Low Impact Development
About LID
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to managing stormwater and natural resources that influence stormwater processes in a natural way. Traditional approaches to managing stormwater generally have been to move the water as quickly as possible away from the site using pipes and other conveyances that generally discharge to streams or shorelines. This approach has led to numerous problems with both water quality, as stormwater can accumulate pollutants that, if not treated, can be harmful to receiving water and habitats, and water quantity, changing the natural hydrology of receiving streams, such as increased erosive forces and reducing summertime base flows. LID's goal is to mimic predevelopment hydrology, by using techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate, and detain runoff close to its source.
The goal of the LID subcommittee is to provide information and education about LID practices to industry professionals as well as the general public; and to support the integration of and incentives for LID practices for Bainbridge Island in both public and private development efforts.
Resources
BIWC has created and compiled a number of handouts and documents on the benefits of LID, and specific information on LID practices, such as soil amendments, green roofs, pervious paving, and more. Clicking on the titles below will open up the pdf's of these handouts.
Contact
If you would like to recommend changes or improvements to any of the handouts below please contact jhuber@biwatershedcouncil.org
PDFs
Green roofs
Pervious paving & suppliers
Where to get bulk compost and mulch
How Healthy Soils Help Salmon
Why we need LID
Testing soil to prep for raingarden
Family friendly tips for saving water
Simple energy & water saving investments for your home
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to managing stormwater and natural resources that influence stormwater processes in a natural way. Traditional approaches to managing stormwater generally have been to move the water as quickly as possible away from the site using pipes and other conveyances that generally discharge to streams or shorelines. This approach has led to numerous problems with both water quality, as stormwater can accumulate pollutants that, if not treated, can be harmful to receiving water and habitats, and water quantity, changing the natural hydrology of receiving streams, such as increased erosive forces and reducing summertime base flows. LID's goal is to mimic predevelopment hydrology, by using techniques that infiltrate, filter, store, evaporate, and detain runoff close to its source.
The goal of the LID subcommittee is to provide information and education about LID practices to industry professionals as well as the general public; and to support the integration of and incentives for LID practices for Bainbridge Island in both public and private development efforts.
Resources
BIWC has created and compiled a number of handouts and documents on the benefits of LID, and specific information on LID practices, such as soil amendments, green roofs, pervious paving, and more. Clicking on the titles below will open up the pdf's of these handouts.
- Please note, suppliers listed in the documents below are not an endorsement of any particular company, it is simply BIWC members' attempt to compile contact information and estimated pricing for local suppliers.
- The "Testing soil to prep for raingarden" pdf is an excerpt from an excellent, comprehensive Raingarden Handbook for Western Washington Homeowners produced by WSU and available for download at Pierce County's website: http://www.pierce.wsu.edu/Water_Quality/LID/
Contact
If you would like to recommend changes or improvements to any of the handouts below please contact jhuber@biwatershedcouncil.org
PDFs
Green roofs
Pervious paving & suppliers
Where to get bulk compost and mulch
How Healthy Soils Help Salmon
Why we need LID
Testing soil to prep for raingarden
Family friendly tips for saving water
Simple energy & water saving investments for your home
