CITY OF EVERETT
Snohomish Conservation District partners with the City of Everett and WSU Snohomish County Extension to coordinate their green stormwater infrastructure initiatives, which includes the following activities:
Rain Gardens
Natural Yard Care workshops
Pet Waste Outreach
Upcoming Events
We host two natural yard care series — one in spring, and one in the fall
Registration is required for these fun, informational and FREE workshops: Everett.eventbrite.com
If you are a Everett resident and interested in their rain garden program, please contact Apryl Hynes at ahynes@everettwa.gov or 425-257-8992.
Project Highlights & News
Although most of us refuse to use umbrellas, the fact remains that our annual rainfall averages about 35 inches in the western part of the county and increases sharply as you approach the Cascade Mountains. Managing the stormwater runoff resulting from all of this rain remains a crucial part of Snohomish Conservation District’s work to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers, and Puget Sound.
This event kicked off the planting of several trees in the Delta Neighborhood of Everett and highlighted the ways that urban trees can reduce stormwater volume and filter water, while also providing wildlife habitat, shade, and improved air quality, human health, and livability.
Through an NACD grant, we were able to help underserved areas with their food security through garden installations and other support.
Previous Projects
![Photo of Everett Rain Garden- Pilot Project](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54933166e4b00173e5357840/1433455851602-43F0MI7W55F7GTXLXNJM/Everett+Pilot+RGs_6-15-12+%281%29.jpg)
Rain Garden Cluster Project
The District helped to organize and install the first 7-rain garden cluster project in North Everett, which has led to dozens more installations through the City’s rebate program. The self-led tour of the rain gardens starts at 13th and Lombard in Everett.
![Photo of Natural Yard Care Workshop Participants learning about a rain garden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54933166e4b00173e5357840/1433458915851-E3W8YTOASM0UB5B04WS9/N+Everett+RG+Tour+5-4-13+%289%29.jpg)
Natural Yard Care Workshops
Natural Yard Care Series are held each spring and fall in Everett, with a wide variety of hands-on workshops, tips from top designers, and resources like WSU Master Gardener plant and bug diagnostics.