Kate Spear

Instead of throwing out the old water from my pet's water bowls, I will use it to water my plants.

I watched The Story of Plastic film.

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.

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by my local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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.

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 purchasing a new bicycle since I do not currently have one.

I will contact my apartment manager to encourage and ask when we are getting our recycling pickup reinstated.

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean since the Puget Sound is connected to all!

I will spend 20 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh Puget Sound food in my region.

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local Puget Sound producers.

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 minutes learning how Washington’s Indigenous Communities are working to support Orca health, and what I can do to support them.

I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice concerns that effect people and the connection to downstream fish and wildlife, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support and seek out conservation organizations lead by people of color in my community, as their efforts address environmental justice, Puget Soundand/or Pacific Ocean health.

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