{"id":2635,"date":"2010-08-14T09:37:48","date_gmt":"2010-08-14T09:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sustainablewestseattle.org\/"},"modified":"2010-08-14T09:37:48","modified_gmt":"2010-08-14T09:37:48","slug":"stormwater","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tox-ick.org\/","title":{"rendered":"The Problem: Polluted Runoff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPuget Sound is sick.\u00a0 Polluted runoff* from hard surfaces like paved streets, sidewalks and rooftops is the number one source of toxins entering Puget Sound each year.\u00a0 This toxic mix threatens human health, the economic vitality of the region, and the survivability of the Sound\u2019s most emblematic wildlife including salmon and killer whales.<\/p>\n

*Polluted runoff includes: toxic runoff, urban runoff, stormwater pollution, and pollution consequent of combined sewer overflows.<\/p>\n

The Solution:<\/strong>
\nThe good news is that we can all adopt behaviors that will reverse the damage to Puget Sound and restore it to health.\u00a0 Our citizens are the stewards of the same streets, sidewalks and rooftops that convey 14 million pounds of pollutants into Puget Sound each year. Pollutants include motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, grease, paint, heavy metals, and bacteria.<\/p>\n

Strategies to stop feeding the Tox-Ick Monster
\n<\/strong>The most important things we can do to stop polluted runoff are to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Pick up Pet Waste<\/li>\n
  2. Properly Dispose of Waste<\/li>\n
  3. Use Car Wash Facilities Instead of Washing Cars on Driveways<\/li>\n
  4. Walk, Bike and Ride Public Transit<\/li>\n
  5. Plant and Protect Native Evergreens<\/li>\n
  6. Practice Natural Yard Care<\/li>\n
  7. Keep Water in Your Yard with Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens, and Porous Surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Learn More about each of these solutions on our Seven Simple Solutions webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n

    JOIN US!
    \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Attend a Tox-Ick Event or Presentation!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Upcoming Events here<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Become a Tox-Ick Ambassador.<\/strong>\u00a0 You can help to teach your community how to reduce polluted runoff.\u00a0 We’ll give you the resources, including a PowerPoint presentation<\/a> about the solutions to stormwater pollution and informational hand-outs and use of this website.\u00a0 Contact cate@tox-ick.org<\/p>\n

    Request a presentation<\/strong> in your community or at your place of work. \u00a0Contact cate@tox-ick.org<\/p>\n

    To GET INVOLVED email: cate@tox-ick.org or laura@tox-ick.org<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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