Resource List – Advanced Long‐term LID Operations:
Bioretention
Western Washington
 2012 (Amended 2014) Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/manual.html
 Western Washington Low Impact Development (LID) Operations and Maintenance
(O&M) Guidance Document, LID O&M training videos, and example inspection forms for
bioretention and permeable pavement
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/municipal/LID/Resources.html
(Click on the “Maintain LID” tab)
 Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook
http://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease
 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
http://pnwhandbooks.org/weed
 The Garden Hotline (resource for Seattle and King County landscaping professionals and
homeowners)
http://gardenhotline.org
 Natural Lawn Care (Department of Ecology)
https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/0807064.pdf
 Saving Water Partnership (Natural Lawn Care Tips)
www.savingwater.org
 Building Soil for Builders, Developers, and Landscapers
www.BuildingSoil.org
 Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
www.nwcb.wa.gov
 County Links and Weed District Information
www.nwcb.wa.gov/find‐your‐county‐weed‐boards
 USDA Plants Database
http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&statefips=53
 Washington State University Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education

Weed Management

 International Society of Arboriculture
www.isa‐arbor.com
 King County Weed Program
www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/noxious‐weeds/weed‐
identification/weed‐identification‐help.aspx
 Washington State Pest Management Association
www.wspca.org
 Washington State University Plant & Insect Diagnostic Laboratory

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 Washington State University Pest Leaflet Series

Pest Leaflet Series

Examples from specific jurisdictions (check to see if the jurisdiction that you are working in
has their own specific requirements):
 King County Drainage Maintenance Standards for Commercial and Multifamily
Drainage Facilities (2008 version)
www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/stormwater/documents/drainage‐
maintenance‐standards.aspx
 Pierce County Stormwater Maintenance Manual for Private Facilities (2009 version)
www.co.pierce.wa.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/402
 City of Bellevue Storm and Surface Water Maintenance Standards (2010 version)
http://www.cityofbellevue.org/utilities_codes_standards_intro.htm