Resource List – Introduction to LID for Inspection and
Maintenance Staff
Western Washington
 2012/2014 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (2014 version
includes maintenance tables for bioretention and permeable pavement)
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)
 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
 Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook
http://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease
 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
http://pnwhandbooks.org/weed/
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
www.kingcounty.gov/environment/waterandland/stormwater/documents/drainage-
maintenance-standards.aspx
 City of Seattle Green Stormwater Operations Manual
http://www.seattle.gov/util/groups/public/@spu/@usm/documents/webcontent/spu0
2_020023.pdf
 Pierce County Stormwater Maintenance Manual for Private Facilities
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=1806