Puget Sound is sick. Polluted runoff* from hard surfaces like
paved streets, sidewalks and rooftops is the number one source
of toxins entering Puget Sound each year. This toxic mix
threatens human health, the economic vitality of the region, and
the survivability of the Sound’s most emblematic wildlife
including salmon and killer whales. *Polluted runoff includes:
toxic runoff, urban runoff, stormwater pollution, and pollution
consequent of combined sewer overflows. The good news is that we
can all adopt behaviors that will reverse the damage to Puget
Sound and restore it to health. 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. Strategies to stop feeding the Tox-Ick
Monster The most important things we can do to stop polluted
runoff are to: - Pick up Pet Waste - Properly Dispose of Waste -
Use Car Wash Facilities