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Kirkland outlines YardSmart rebates, tree rebates and stormwater steps to reduce runoff and improve water quality
Summary
On the City of Kirkland podcast April 24, stormwater outreach specialist Kate Schmidt summarized YardSmart and tree-rebate programs, eligibility, and practical steps residents can take to reduce runoff, improve creek and Lake Washington water quality, and support wildlife habitat.
Kate Schmidt, the environmental education and outreach specialist with the stormwater team, told the City of Kirkland podcast on April 24 that several city rebate programs can help residents slow and filter stormwater on private property and increase tree canopy.
Schmidt said the city’s tree-rebate program is open to Kirkland residents and that the program pays “up to $500 per property per year” with per-tree reimbursement amounts discussed on the podcast. The program covers trees and related items such as compost, mulch and watering bags. Schmidt also described the YardSmart program, which the city uses to encourage downspout disconnection, rain gardens, native plants and other measures that reduce…
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