WHATS YOUR 1 THING?

wearing flip flops. (no socks to wash!)  -S, Renton
I only drive when absolutely necessary. Biking, walking or busing is 1Thing I do to help reduce my impact on our planet.  -Jenny Konway, Seattle
I use a "GREEN" product called Eximo to remove oil stains from my driveway to prevent toxic water runoff.  -Derek, Issaquah
I only use naturally derived cleaning products in my home. No chemcals. They smell fantastic!  -Mina, Kirkland
Buy "green" products and try to gradually influence as many of my friends as possible. It's working so far!  -Marian, Lacey
Water barrels, CFlightbulbs, organic gardening, mulching, composting, recycling, natural pet food. The Johnsons - Steilacoom  -Joyce, Steilacoom
I turn of the water while brushing my teeth and doing dishes  -michela, vancouver
I used a refillable water bottle instead of disposable ones.  -Amiee, Seattle
save the planet  -bill Sather, monroe
When washing your hands, turn off the faucet while lathering and scrubbing, then turn the water on again to rinse.  -DeDe, Seattle
Bio-degradeable doggy poo poo bags... My dog poops a lot.  -Johna, Sammamish
I have a chemical free yard and recycle faithfully. Also I grow my own vegetables.  -Lauri, Seattle
Buy Local  -Sue, Seattle
To conserve water my boyfriend and I shower together.  -Larissa, Mill Creek
I installed a gray water toilet, using one of our rain barrels.  -Rich , Seattle
We got chickens and reuse other peoples' egg cartons to disperse our extra eggs to family and friends. Commercial eggs, blech!  -Heather, Clinton
Being a vegetarian has more of an eco-friendly impact then buying a hybrid.  -Morgan, Seattle
I used to commute across Lake Washington from Seattle every day. I convinced my boss to let me work from home full-time.  -Kathy, Seattle
I use hankies instead of kleenex. If you wash them with existing laundry and use a new one each day or so, they don't get gross.  -Gracie, Federal Way
We started hanging up our clothes out side to dry them.  -Riley, Kirkland
Turn off the water heater if away for a few days. Use dimmers on our lights. Use motion lights outside for security.  -Michelle, Redmond
I switch OFF the print option on my calculator at work. Eliminating the register tape on 99% of the caluations I do.  -Dawn, Marysville
I garden with Pacific Northwest native trees and shrubs to save water and attract birds.  -Erick, Seattle
I work @ home, so have flexibility. From May-Oct, I try to line dry all but 3X/month. I save 100 hours of dryer time a year!  -Deirdre, Vashon
Changed jobs so now I'm only 3 mi from home.  -MB, Seattle
I'm enrolled in '100% Green Power' through Puget Sound Energy.  -Rick, Federal Way
I now use my reusable bags when I go to the grocery store instead of using the plastic bags the stores give out.  -Marilene, Seattle
I started a blog to help green parents reduce their energy use and exposure to toxins.  -Kathleen R., Seattle
I use cloth bags instead of taking the plastic bag they offer  -William, Fort Lewis
COMPOST  -Katie, Kelowna
My partner and I take showers together  -L, Everett
instead of throwing out old things, i find someone who can use them, i even rehome the things my neighborhood puts on the curb.  -C.P., poulsbo
I bring my own mug instead of getting a papercup from the Coffee Shop!  -Sarah , Seattle
Stop using poison Roundup. Spray vinegar-kill weeds - driveway, sidewalk, between pavers. Breaks down, doesn't hurt Sound.  -Susan, Seattle
My one thing is to walk more and drive less.  -Nikki, Seattle
I grow as many vegetables as I can year round at my neighborhood P-Patch. I give extras to neighborhood foodbank or neighbors.  -Cristina , Seattle
Air-dry my laundry.  -Kristine, Seattle
I take the metro bus.  -Caroline, Seattle
I use cloth shopping bags. PCC has some $10 bags made by envirosax that fold up so small, I even took one to the mall.  -Joni, Seattle
I have carpooled my whole life as I have never owned a car.  -Faith, Everett
I sell and use laundrypure in my home to remove soaps,bleach and other chemicals from my water discharge into city sewer system  -eric byers, Gig Harbor
When I see a light turn yellow, I turn off the ignition and coast up to it.  -Erin, West Seattle
Very simple - stop eating meat! Going veggie drastically reduces your carbon footprint.  -Diane, Seattle
I educate my neighbors about surface water run off to the Puget Sound and encourage them to properly dispose of pet waste.  -Jacqui, Snohomish
The paper towel roll sits in a lower drawer where it's hard to find. But we have plenty of cloth towels for cleaning up spills.  -Tom, Seattle
I recycle whenever possible. but when im out in public i cant always recycle because there isnt always public recycling cans.  -Kayla, seattle
I recycle all the cardboard and paper I use.  -Chris, Portland
If I'm not using an electronic or a light it isn't plugged in or turned on.  -Ashley, Seattle
I have a Klean Kanteen stainess steel water bottle that I carry with me instead of constantly buying plastic disposable ones!  -Laelle, Tacoma
Ive switched jobs in construction to a company that builds green homes!They can save ya hella cash-ola!  -JD, seattle
 

Mid Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group

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Conservation

Our mission is to conserve and restore self-sustaining salmonid populations through close involvement with diverse community interests.