Kirkland's tree rebate program is managed by the City's Storm & Surface Water Division to help manage rainwater runoff in Kirkland. Planting trees creates a canopy, or "umbrella", of leaves that helps provide shade and reduces the intensity of rainfall before it hits the ground. Tree planting is an easy, affordable way to help the environment.
As trees grow and mature, their environmental benefits increase. The larger canopies and root systems of mature trees can soak up rainwater runoff now, while planting new trees can help us in the long-term. This is why it is so important retain existing trees in addition to planting new trees.
