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We help clients manage all on-site water issues from stormwater mitigation to wetland accomodation, turning problems into opportunities.

Water Flow Plans

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Consultation and design services featuring economically viable, holistic water management solutions.

Books on Sustainability, Ecology, etc.

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Books covering topics from permaculture to ecological design.

Water Catchment System at Carkeek Park, Seattle, WA

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Workshops and Seminars provide hands on learning of low-impact, ecological, and permaculture design.

What is Integrated Water Management?

Living Systems Design offers an integrative philosophy to on-site water management issues. The elements illustrated below, reflect our philosophy for an integrated approach to managing water on site.

Each element has it's own set of issues and relationships that must be considered in recommending a comprehensive water management strategy.

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