Stenn Design has developed audit and promotional programs to help large water consumers irrigate efficiently and protect water quality. Howard Stenn has audited over 1,000 facilities, trained auditors, and written educational materials for clients including:

• City of Olympia Public Works
• City of Mercer Island Public Works
• Cascade Water Alliance
• Woodinville Water District
• Seattle Public Utilities
   

Stenn Design designed Bellevue’s award winning Waterwise Garden, and has assisted with public education programs—ranging from workshops and signage to television spots—and maintenance at the garden since 1992.  (Waterwise Garden brochure)

Other resource conservation demonstration gardens by Stenn Design include:

• Auburn Water Conservation & Backyard Wildlife Park
• Kitsap P.U.D. Water Conservation & Composting Demonstration Garden
• Larry’s Market Organic Apple Orchard
• Tacoma Metro Parks Headquarters Sustainable Landscape Master Plan. (with Hough, Beck & Baird).
• Woodinville Water District Water-Conservation Garden and Compost Demonstration
• Composting/Low-Maintenance Landscape demonstration gardens for Seattle Public Utilities (5), King County Department of Natural Resources (5), Snohomish County Department of Natural Resources (4), Portland Metro (4), Spokane Solid Waste Disposal, City of Plano, Texas; and others.

Stenn Design had conducted literature searches, surveys and field assessments to analyze the water conservation potential of varied practices and technologies, including:

• Smart Irrigation Controller Technology Assessments
• National Survey of Residential Water Conservation Programs
• Woody Mulch Benefits Review and Specifications
• Soil Improvement Case Studies and Marginal Costs Assessment
• Xeriscape Rebate Program Cost/Benefit Model
• Specifications for efficient irrigation systems and soil amendments.

City of Olympia Groundwater Protection Program

Stenn Design reviewed plans and specifications for varied public and commercial developments, to incorporate sustainable practices in landscaping and irrigation. Conducted research and advise on public involvement process for code to restrict landscape practices in wellhead protection areas.