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Washington Waters — Ours to Protect

Tool Kit - Campaign materials

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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 manureSmall farms manure

Dog poopDog poop

Yard careYard care

septicSeptic maintenance

boatingRecreational boats

car washingCar washing

car maintenanceCar 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.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GUIDES

Protecting Washington’s Waters from Stormwater Pollution
(PDF)

Working for Washington's Future: Healthy Watersheds, Healthy People
(PDF)