We all live in a watershed, an area of land that directs rain and the water that runs off our properties to a common body of water, such as a creek, stream, river or lake.
Activities in and around your home affects your watershed. Making simple changes to our daily lives helps prevent water pollution and keeps our watersheds healthy. Below is a list of behaviors that will help prevent water pollution.
Taking the pledge to protect Kirkland’s water resources is easy.
All you have to do is:
- Discuss the activities listed below with your family and what changes you are willing to make.
- Check the boxes next to the activities you choose.
- Submit the form with your completed information.
- Print the pledge and hang it where your family will see it every day.
WE PLEDGE TO:
To learn more about these activities and other ways you can protect your watershed, check out our Watershed Pledge Resources.
This project was inspired by the “Whatcom Watershed Pledge,” sponsored by the City of Bellingham, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, Sustainable Connections, & the WA State Department of Ecology.