{"id":89,"date":"2019-03-12T23:10:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T23:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forsea.org\/action\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T03:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T03:35:37","slug":"action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.forsea.org\/action\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Taking
\nAction<\/font>

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for
\nPuget Sound and the Earth

\n<\/font><\/font>-the
\nbig picture<\/font>
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We love the
\nPuget Sound area. But keeping it healthy and productive takes
\nteamwork. <\/font><\/p>\n

Governmental
\ncommitments to action are a direct response to public concern
\nabout protecting and cleaning up the Sound. Local watershed management
\ncommittees need your help. Our involvement in the public process
\nis as important as taking the personal steps outlined in the previous
\nchapters of this book. <\/font><\/p>\n

Many
\ncommunity groups have already organized activities and projects
\ndesigned to improve water quality. Garden clubs, church and scout
\ngroups, civic associations and service organizations, environmental
\nand business groups, all have a stake in improving local water
\nquality. If you belong to one of these groups, consider devoting
\none or more meetings to learning about water quality issues in
\nyour local area and in the region. You could feature a knowledgeable
\nspeaker, show a film, organize a panel discussion with local officials,
\nor sponsor a half-day workshop on water quality issues. <\/font><\/p>\n

Your county
\nor city planning department or any number of Puget Sound advocacy
\norganizations can help you find speakers for your meeting. The
\nlist of resources in the next chapter can also help you find speakers,
\nas well as films and slide shows. Your group should plan to visit
\nthe locations of the problems discussed in your meeting about
\nthe Sound. If your local sewage treatment plant or landfill gives
\nyou cause for concern, arrange a tour and learn first-hand. Invite
\nyour city or county council member along. <\/font><\/p>\n

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The
\nAdopt A Stream Handbook<\/i>

\n(available by calling 1-800-441-4115) will help you find and
\ndiagnose potential problems. Walking the stream or shoreline
\ncan alert you to erosion problems, debris, highway and construction
\nrunoff, excessive algal growth, poisoned fish, foul smells,
\nand direct discharges into the waterway. Mark the location of
\npotential problems on a map, which your county government may
\nbe willing to provide for just that purpose. <\/font><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The next
\nstep might be to organize a community stream clean-up to restore
\nthe stream and community pride in it. Once you become involved,
\nthe actions needed and how to accomplish them will become obvious.
\nYour individual actions may be as simple as educating your neighbor
\nabout recycling aluminum cans or as complex as taking part in
\ncomprehensive plan development and zoning for your city or county.
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Your group
\nor civic organization can make even bigger contributions toward
\nclean water. The cleaning of Lake Washington provides a national
\nmodel for community organizations tackling an issue, becoming
\ninformed, using the scientific data, conducting publicity campaigns,
\nand coming up with an alternate plan for action. <\/font><\/p>\n

The
\nhealth of our waters clearly depends upon the wise use of the
\nwatershed. As our population grows, controlling the effects of
\nfuture growth is important. By getting involved in the planning
\nstage, you can help limit the adverse effects of development.
\nFor more information about how you can participate in the process,
\ncall your city or county planning office. <\/font><\/p>\n



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Protecting
\nthe Sound: <\/font>

\n<\/font>It
\nall begins at home <\/font>

\n
\nThis guide can help all of us become stewards of Puget Sound.
\nOnly when we understand how our daily routines affect our waters
\ncan we restore their productivity and beauty. By taking care when
\ndisposing of household chemicals, using pesticides only when necessary,
\nrecycling oil and other materials, conserving water, planting
\ntrees, shrubs and plants, and by maintaining your lawn, you are
\ntaking steps to assure a healthy Puget Sound. <\/font><\/p>\n

You may feel
\nfrustrated when it seems that large polluters continue their activities
\nwhile you are taking steps to reduce your impact on the environment.
\nIt may even make your efforts seem insignificant. <\/font><\/p>\n

First,
\nour efforts are important. The cumulative effect of the million
\nhouseholds in our watersheds represents a significant source of
\npollutants. So minimizing our individual impact is a worthwhile
\nand important step. <\/font><\/p>\n

Second, most
\nlarge industries have already been mandated to change and have
\ntaken steps to reduce pollution. Resources have been budgeted
\nto ensure that more time and money is directed toward the most
\nsevere problems. <\/font><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\nWhere to Go for Help – Resources
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