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Where
\nto Go for Help<\/span><\/span>

\n…
\nResources for Taking the Next Steps <\/span><\/p>\n

While you can directly act on most of the suggestions offered
\nin this guide, you may wish additional information or more detailed
\nadvice. The following resources are designed to help you get the
\nassistance you need. Armed with these resources and the information
\ncontained in the SoundBook, you will be prepared to help preserve
\nand enhance the Puget Sound and its watershed. Take the plunge,
\nyou’ll be glad you did!<\/p>\n

It’s
\nYour Sound <\/span>

\n
\n<\/span>Puget Sound Partnership<\/a>

\n\u2022 See the Action Agenda for Puget Sound and find the most recent “State of the Sound” report.

\n
\nDepartment of Ecology<\/a>

\n\u2022 Everyone can play a part in keeping Puget Sound clean and healthy, here you will find educational resources to find out what you can do to help restore and protect our inland ocean.

\n
\nPuget Sound Starts Here<\/a>

\n\u2022 Puget Sound facts and actions you can take to improve the health of Puget Sound.<\/p>\n

Hazardous Wastes
\n<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Find out where to dispose of hazardous waste in your county using the Department of Ecology Household Hazardous Waste Hotline 1-800-RECYCLE or their online tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rethink, Reuse<\/span>

\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022 Washington Department of Ecology 1-800-RECYCLE is both a hotline and an online tool<\/a> that connects you or your business to recycling services across Washington. This tool can help you find where in your community you can recycle everything from used appliances to leftover paint.<\/p>\n

Water
\nUses\/Abuses<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Washington State Department of Ecology<\/a>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Learn what you can do to use water wisely.

\n\u2022 The American Ground Water Trust<\/a>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Listen to recorded information and leave requests for information about groundwater quality, protection, and water wells by calling 1-800-423-7748<\/p>\n

Waste
\nWater<\/span>

\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Concerns or questions about your septic system? Contact your local health department or Washington Department of Health – Septic Systems<\/a>

\n\u2022 For an overview of septic systems see: Understanding and Caring for Your Septic System (PDF)<\/i><\/a>

\n\u2022 Do your part for your neighborhood by using this simple guide to see how you can help prevent stormwater pollution and keep Puget Sound clean: We All Live Downstream – A Guide to Urban Stormwater Issues and Solutions (PDF)<\/i><\/a>.
<\/p>\n

Landscape
\nConsiderations<\/span>

\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022 Washington Native Plant Society<\/a>

\n\u2022 WSU Cooperative Extension education centers located in
\neach county<\/a>

\n\u2022 Seattle Tilth Alliance<\/a><\/p>\n

Plant Choice<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Thurston County Noxious Weed Control<\/a>

\n\u2022 (Plant Materials for Landscaping: A List of Plants for the Pacific Northwest (PDF)<\/a>)

\n\u2022 (Plant List a common sense guide (PDF)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Gardening<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Find your County’s WSU Master Gardener Program<\/a> and learn how to protect water quality and make your garden grow.

\n\u2022 For more information about gardening around the Sound, contact WSU\/King County Cooperative Extension at 206-543-0943 or via email at king.mg@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Composting<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Seattle Tilth Alliance<\/a> can get you started with home composting information and plans.<\/p>\n

Sound Lawn Care<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Lawn Care Basics (PDF)<\/i><\/a>

\n\u2022 Home Lawns (PDF)<\/i><\/a>

\n\u2022 Lawn Weed Control (PDF)<\/i><\/a>

\n\u2022 Ready to think differently? Integrated Pest Management<\/a>, the most cost effective approach to managing insect pests, provides long-term natural pest control.
<\/p>\n

Erosion
\nControl<\/span>

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 Learn more about Adopt A Stream and Northwest Stream Center programs<\/a> which can help coordinate your waterside activities.

\n\u2022 Washington Natural Resources Conservation Service Washington<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Boating<\/span>

\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022 Sewage: Washington State Parks Boater Environmental Education
\nProgram<\/a>

\n\u2022 Oil: Department of Ecology Hotline 1-800-RECYCLE

\n\u2022 Report a spill you see to Department of Ecology Spill Hotline 1-800-OILS-911

\n
\n\u2022 If you spill – Report the spill immediately to BOTH<\/b>:

\n
\n\u2022 1-800-258-5990 (Washington Emergency Management Division)

\n\u2022 1-800-424-8802 (National Response Center)

\nThere are no penalties for reporting a spill unnecessarily, but there may be significant penalties for not reporting one.<\/p>\n

Wetlands

\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022 Washington Department of Ecology<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental
\nEmergencies<\/span>

\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022 Oil or Hazardous Materials Spills: Report a spill you see to Department of Ecology Spill Hotline 1-800-OILS-911

\n<\/span>
\n\u2022 National Response Center 1-800-424-8802

\n\u2022 Washington Department of Ecology 1-800-258-5990

\n\u2022 Marine Mammal Strandings: 360-678-3765 or email: Orca Network<\/a><\/p>\n

General<\/span>

\n<\/span><\/span>
\n\u2022 Washington Sea Grant Marine Advisory Services<\/a> (206) 543-6600

\n\u2022 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>

\n
\n\u2022 For general questions about environmental protection in Puget Sound, call 1-800-424-4372 or email EPA-Seattle@epa.gov<\/a> to have your question or comment directed to the right staff person.

\n\u2022 WSU Cooperative Extension education centers located in each county.<\/a>

\n\u2022 Hood Canal Coordinating Council<\/a> (360) 394-0045<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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