How can I help the Duwamish?

Keep your car well-maintained

WHY? Vehicles can account for a lot of air and water pollution, but less so if they are well-maintained.

HOW? Maintain with regular tune-ups and fix fluid leaks. Recycle used oil and dispose of oil filters and antifreeze properly. Never pour anything but clean water down a storm drain, since most drains go straight to streams or rivers. Get vehicle-emission checks in designated areas. Close the loop by using re-refined oil. Wash your car at an approved commercial car wash. If you do wash it at home, park it on gravel or grass and use a shut-off hose nozzle and phosphate-free soap. Keep litter bags in the car and use them. Learn more about how to protect Washington Waters (external link).

Better yet, take the train, plane or bus.

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Did you know? Every day, thousands of vehicles cross the First Avenue Bridge over the Duwamish waterway and contribute a less than obvious source of pollution (lubricants and oils) to the waterway. View video to learn more.