Black History Month – Super cool!
February 7, 2025
Celebrating Black culture, science and contributions. So many stories to explore! … More Black History Month – Super cool!
Category: Pollution Prevention
Life of a Drop of Water stormwater art inspires connection and action for clean water and healthier communities
July 12, 2024
Here in the Pacific Northwest, few things are as recognizable as the Puget Sound. The creeks, streams, and rivers that flow into the sound help remind us of our closeness to nature and each other. In fact, across the region greenspaces found throughout our communities give us access to both work and play. We can … More Life of a Drop of Water stormwater art inspires connection and action for clean water and healthier communities
Guest Spotlight:
July 3, 2024
Travels of a piece of plastic in Puget Sound – from litter to (orcas) lunch. … More Guest Spotlight:
Every Single Use Counts: 12 Plastic Habits to Quit for a Healthier Puget Sound and Future
April 5, 2024
Plastics pollution is impacting our health and habitat, but together we have the power to create a better life — one single choice at a time. … More Every Single Use Counts: 12 Plastic Habits to Quit for a Healthier Puget Sound and Future
Don’t wait to inflate! Checking tire pressure monthly helps drivers stay safer, save money – and save salmon
September 27, 2023
A recently discovered stormwater pollutant from cars is killing local coho salmon at an alarming rate, but the source might not be what you expect. Fuel emissions? Oil leaks? Dirty car wash water flowing down storm drains into our waters? Worse: a highly toxic rubber preservative in tire wear particles called 6PPD-q. Local researchers, Washington … More Don’t wait to inflate! Checking tire pressure monthly helps drivers stay safer, save money – and save salmon
The Ultimate Earth Month Action List Resource: 23 Small Steps to a Healthier Puget Sound and Planet
April 21, 2023
The Ultimate Earth Month Action Resource: 23 Small Steps to a Healthier Puget Sound and Future … More The Ultimate Earth Month Action List Resource: 23 Small Steps to a Healthier Puget Sound and Planet
Be merrier this holiday season with a gift to your plumbing and septic system
December 20, 2022
Put fats, greases, and oils in the trash to keep your plumbing flowing for holiday guests! This holiday season, add a septic inspection to your holiday checklist! Give yourself the gift of King County’s free rebate for a septic check to enjoy worry-free gatherings flush with family and friends. Your septic system should be inspected … More Be merrier this holiday season with a gift to your plumbing and septic system
Community Science on the Duwamish River: Empowering Youth to Take Stormwater Action
October 3, 2022
Hi! I’m Ry, and I want to share with you why I’m passionate about the intersection of stormwater, community science, and youth stewardship. I became passionate about these issues while working with the community group Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA) on a project called Juntos Podemos Cuidar Nuestro Río Duwamish (‘Together We Can Care for … More Community Science on the Duwamish River: Empowering Youth to Take Stormwater Action