Neal McIntosh

I will make a piece of art that connects my life to the life of Orcas and Salmon, and share it on social media.

I will spend 10 learning about how my government is supporting watershed and orca health and encourage them to do more.

Spend 10 minutes educating my family/friends about Southern Resident Orca Whales and their endangered food supply.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting orca and environmental health, and how I can help.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about how boat noice impacts Orcas and then I will change my boating habits to reduce my impact.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh Puget Sound food in my region.

I will calculate my water footprint at https://www.watercalculator.org/ I will use the information gathered from that to think more about my water habits.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about local marine laws pertaining to orcas, responsible boat maintenance techniques, and will follow the Be Whale Wise guidelines.

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard to combat climate change and reduce stormwater impacts to Puget Sound and/or Pacific Ocean.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 5 minute(s) each day to connect with the shared ecosystem in which I live and rely on. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers to minimize my water footprint, as in many watersheds, a drop for me is one less for salmon, which then warms streams or impairs salmon streamflows.