Building Soil Manual
Slide Show (PDF 5MB) Why, How-To Tips, and Successful Projects, or Brochure
Video (on King County's website)
Compost Erosion Control and Amended Soils for Construction Sites (video, 14 min.)
Building Soil Manual - The Builder's Guide:
– Summary (PDF) with links to Compost Calculator, Suppliers, Specs, and more
– Full Building Soil Manual (PDF, 4MB)
Soil BMP Requirements in State and Local Codes, or Text of State BMP (PDF)
Landscaping Guide (PDF) Design, Building, and Maintenance Tips for Professionals
Managing Stormwater Onsite (PDF) Soil BMPs as part of the "Low Impact Development" Toolbox
When to Amend? (PDF) Construction Sequencing for Soil Protection and Restoration
Erosion Control with Compost (PDF) Meet your TESC requirements, build healthy soil, work faster, and save money. Get more details in the EPA-erosion-control-specs (PDF)
Homebuyer Factsheet (PDF) Print and use to promote your healthy soil and landscape practices to your customers. It sells!
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