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Shout outs - new contractors!
This spring we welcomed two new contractors to the program: Butterfly Effect Services and Urban Earth Gardens. Welcome to the RainWise community!
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Cisterns Available from Seattle Conservation Corps
Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) continues to sell a variety of the most popular Bushman cisterns from their warehouse at Magnuson Park! They regularly stock 205-, 265-, and 530-gallon cisterns, and occasionally have 130- and 420-gallon options.
They also deliver within the City of Seattle limits for $75!
- Pro tip: If you have a resale permit, you can purchase these cisterns tax free! Remember to have your permit information with you when you order
To purchase cisterns from SCC, call (206) 684-0190 or email Penny.Garrett@seattle.gov
While King County lead inspector Ben Gregory is on parental leave, Nick Anspach will fill in as the lead RainWise inspector. Nick is a stormwater drainage inspector with King County and has been training with Ben on RainWise inspections over the last few months. He has about four years of inspection experience between King County and previous positions in Colorado.
Welcome Nick!
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Meeting gutter slope requirements
What’s the official design specification for gutter slope? Reference Sheet B, General Note 16 states that ‘gutters shall have a slope not less than 1/8th inch per foot along the entire length.’
How will we assess this? Measuring the exact slope can be difficult. Inspectors want to see evidence that there is some slope, so that the gutter is free-draining and doesn’t pool. A simple way to show this is to put a level on top of the gutter. Take a photo - like this one - to provide to your inspector. If this shows some degree of slope, then we assume that it is acceptable. We also want you to observe that there is no pooling along the length of the gutter. If you need to assess this on a dry day, you can pour water into the gutter and simply watch to make sure that it drains without pooling.
Note that we recommend you avoid making any adjustments to existing gutters unless necessary.
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RainCity is a community-based public-private partnership funded by Seattle Public Utilities that funds the design and construction of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) retrofits on large roofs (over 5000 sq ft) in underserved areas of Seattle.
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If you are interested in either working on these projects or mentorship opportunities (or both!), submit the interest form linked below. Note that there are many optional questions about your business: this will help them tailor the mentorship program, but you only have to share as much detail as you want.
RainWise Outreach Events
Engage with interested customers who live in RainWise basins. Share your RainWise experience and answer customer questions.
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April 29th, 6-7:30pm - How to Get RainWise online information session
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May 28th, 6:30-7:30pm, Magnolia Branch, Seattle Public Library - How to Get RainWise In-Person Information Session
Reminder that we pay a $100 stipend for presenting at these information sessions!
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Tabling Opportunity: Tilth Alliance Edible Plant Sale
May 9 at Meridian Playground in Wallingford
1600 people are expected to attend this popular annual event. While waiting for their assigned time to shop the plant sale, attendees tend to browse the vendor marketplace where RainWise will have a booth.
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RainWise will be conducting eligibility assessments and contractor matchmaking for interested customers on site! The RainWise team will have general program information to share, but suggest you bring handouts or business cards with your contact information and/or photos of your work.
This is a great opportunity for you to connect with potential customers in person. You can also use this opportunity to promote your services beyond RainWise!
Connect with Other Contractors on our Contractor Forum
Questions? Comments?
Email us anytime with questions or comments at rainwise@seattle.gov
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