Krystal Kyer

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and stop using fertilizers so my footprint in my ecosystem doesn't harm the Puget Sound and/or Pacific Ocean downstream.

I will participate in this year's virtual Salmon Homecoming Celebration during the month of October to learn more about where I can see, and how I can help salmon, an important food source for orca whales, in the Puyallup watershed by visiting: www.facebook.com/puyallupsalmon event page on social media or the event page online at: https://piercecd.org/539/Puyallup-Watershed-Salmon-Homecoming

I will not water my lawn during dry summer months, instead keeping water in the ground and streams to help fish survive.

Recruit 2+ friends/family/neighbors and together remove invasive vegetation from our home/apartment building/neighborhood that is in a watershed upstream of downstream salmon and orcas.

I will research and donate to an organization providing environmental education to underserved audiences in my area.

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

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.