The Washington Waters — Ours to Protect campaign provides a framework to help people change some of their behaviors that pollute Washington's lakes, rivers, wetlands and marine waters.

The core of the campaign is this web site-based "tool kit" for local governments, organizations and citizens working on water quality projects.

Here you'll find ideas to help people make a BIG difference to the health of our waters and watersheds. Use it to discover incentives and remove barriers to improving water quality.

Washington Waters tool kit

The tool kit focuses on these key areas:

Small farms manure

Dog poop

Yard care

Septic maintenance

Recreational boats

Car washing

Car maintenance

Use the tool kit for local water quality efforts.
You may copy the campaign materials, revise them based on your local needs, and use this information in your public education-outreach programs.

"Personalize" the materials to meet local water quality needs:

• Use the tools and ideas that apply to your area.
• Add your agency's contact information.
• Use the campaign tools as a model for other issues.
• Use the campaign logo to tie your public outreach and education efforts to the statewide campaign.

Need more information about the campaign?

Sandy Howard, Department of Ecology, 360-407-6408, srud461@ecy.wa.gov

Lynn Schneider, Department of Health, 360-236-3379, Lynn.Schneider@doh.wa.gov

Emily Sanford, WSU Mason County Extension, 360-427-9670, ext. 682, elpiper@wsu.edu

This campaign is sponsored by:

• Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health
• WSU Mason County Extension
• Washington Conservation Commission
• Puget Sound Partnership
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Thurston County Stream Team