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Ten Things You Can Do to Save Puget Sound
Ten Things You Can Do to Save Puget Sound
- Use lawn and garden chemicals sparingly or use organic alternatives; whatever you put on your lawn could find its way to a stream.
- Choose low-maintenance, native plants that require fewer chemicals and less watering.
- Don't dump anything into storm drains - most lead directly into area waterways.
- Wash your car on the lawn or gravel, which filter the dirt and soap out of the water. Use soaps without phosphates, which remove oxygen from the water. Or go to a car wash that recycles wash water.
- Fix that oil leak in your car, and recycle oil and other car fluids.
- Clean up after your pet and dispose of the waste in the garbage or flush it down the toilet.
- Drive less. Walk, bicycle, take the bus or share a ride.
- Keep your septic system maintained to prevent leaks.
- Sweep driveways and sidewalks instead of hosing them off.
- Reduce the amount of impervious surfaces around your home. Alternatives such as paving blocks, gravel, cobbles, brick and natural stone can replace asphalt and concrete in driveways, parking lots and walkways.
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