Gary Ketcheson

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.

I will spend 5 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 visit my nearest Puget Sound farm to learn about locally produced food and the quality of life of all involved in producing it to make better choices for Puget Sound when I shop.

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 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 pick up and properly dispose of litter on a daily walk through my neighborhood, since stormwater will otherwise carry it to the Puget Sound and/or the Pacific Ocean.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard to improve our regional ecosystem.

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

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community to help watershed health that leads to the Puget Sound and/or the Pacific Ocean.

Learn about orca research taking place in the Puget Sound in this workshop put on by Whidbey Island CD in partnership with Northwest Straits Foundation and County Marine Resource Committees. Wednesday, Oct. 14 5:30-7pm

Spend 45 minutes educating my family/friends about Southern Resident Orca Whales and their endangered food supply.