Tree Canopy
Adding more trees to your yard and street is an effective, long-established green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) technique in Seattle. Leaves and branches catch rain as it falls, slowing the water down before it turns into polluted runoff, while tree roots help absorb water into the ground. Evergreen trees are especially beneficial because their leaves and needles remain active year-round.
Benefits
- improve air quality by filtering pollutants and cleaning the air we breathe
- provide temperature control, offering cool shade during hot summer months and acting as a windbreak against harsh winter winds
- enhance urban spaces by creating green greenery that beautifies neighborhoods and minimizes the urban heat effect in paved environments.
Learn more at Trees for Seattle
