Here is a list of things we can do to protect our beautiful Salmon Creek and Whipple Creek area from water pollution from the Clark County Clean Water Program:
Never dump anything down a storm drain of in a ditch.
Automotive:
- use a commercial car wash (Carl B. Clean on 134th across from the Shell) or wash your car over some grass with phosphorus-free, non-toxic soap.
- maintain your vehicle and fix leaks promptly
Around the house:
- avoid hazardous products and chemicals and always follow directions for use, storage and disposal
- Recycle paint, motor oil and antifreeze and dispose of left over harmful products such as solvents and chemicals at collection centers and special events.
- cover garbage cans and dumpsters to keep out rain
- regularly inspect and pump your septic system or pasture livestock on your drain field.
- Compost or recycle yard debris
- Pull weeds by hand instead of using chemicals.
- Reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides by planting native lants.
- Use mulch or natural ground cover in lace of asphalt to reduce runoff.
- Pick up pet waste, bag it, and put in garbage.
- If you have livestock, cover manure piles and fence animals from streams.
- Sweep sidewalks instead of hosing.
for more information please visit:
http://www.clark.wa.gov/water-resources
or call:
(360) 397-6118
