October 5 - November 5, 2020

Transportation

Stormwater is the number one pollution problem impacting Orcas, much of it coming from our roads.

Every year, over 14 million tons of stormwater pollution ends up in Puget Sound, let alone the greater Salish Sea. Much of this pollution comes from our cars: oil leaks, brake pad shavings, rubber from our tires, and more. All of this is toxic to salmon and Orcas poisoning their blood streams. In addition, marine boat traffic, noise, and pollution is one of the other primary threats to Southern Residents. By making better, more responsible choices with transportation, we can help recover this iconic species.

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit (___) mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere AND avoid sending exhaust particles and tire pollution into stormwater that impacts Orca and salmon health.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

What Do Orcas and Riding Transit Have in Common?

Coho Urban Runoff Mortality Syndrome in Puget Sound

10 Reasons Why You Should Use Public Transport
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Go by Bike

I will commute by bike (___) mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere AND avoid sending exhaust particles and tire pollution into stormwater that impacts Orca and salmon health.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Find Your Perfect Bike Route

Solutions for Cities and Salmon

Washington State Bicycle Map
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Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips thus avoid sending exhaust particles and tire pollution into stormwater that impacts Orca and salmon health.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Solving Stormwater

What Do Orcas and Riding Transit Have in Common?

Reimagining Our Streets As Places: From Transit Routes To Community Roots

Chemicals From Automobile Tires Suspected in Coho Deaths
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Fix all car leaks

I will maintain my car/vehicle by fixing all car leaks and avoid leakage draining to the Puget Sound and/or the Pacific Ocean
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Don't Drip & Drive: Fix That Leak!

Puget Sound Starts Here: Fix Car Leaks

Fix That Leak at South Seattle Community College
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Use a Carwash

When I wash my car I will always take it to a commercial car wash facility to avoid driveway drainage of toxic chemicals entering the storm drain and local waterways, poisoning fish and Orcas in Puget Sound and/or the Pacific Ocean.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Puget Sound Starts Here: Take Your Car to a Carwash

How You Can Help The Southern Resident Orcas

Solving Stormwater

Video explaining stormwater runoff in Puget Sound
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Learn about boat noise impacts

I will spend (___) minutes learning about how boat noice impacts Orcas and then I will change my boating habits to reduce my impact.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Saving the Orcas: Boats & Noise Pollution

The Roar Below: How Our Noise Is Hurting Orcas' Search for Salmon

SAVING THE ORCAS: Can reducing boat noise help with orca recovery?
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Properly dispose of boat waste

I will learn where pumpout facilities are in the Puget Sound areas I go boating, and use those pumpout facilities instead of dumping into the Puget Sound or Pacific Ocean beyond.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Pumpout Washington: Keep Washington waters clean: Learn how to properly pump out your vessel waste

Pumpout Washington: Where to Pumpout

Oregon Pumpout Stations
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I will be Whale Wise as a Marine Boater or Paddler

I will spend (___) minutes learning about local marine laws pertaining to orcas, responsible boat maintenance techniques, and will follow the Be Whale Wise guidelines.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Be Whale Wise: Act Responsibly

Marine Wildlife Guidelines

Green Boating Guide
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Contact my elected officials

If in Washington, I will contact my elected officials to communicate the need to create an annual Orca Protection Endorsement for all recreational boaters in Puget Sound, ensuring boaters are educated on limiting their Orca impacts
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Contacting Your Legislators: WA Legislative Information Center

How to Contact Your Elected Officials

Take ACTION
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

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