What can I do to help the Duwamish?

Yard and lawn care

Reduce fertilizers and pesticides; choose natural yard care.

Why reduce fertilizers? Fertilizer isn't a problem - if it's used carefully. If you use too much fertilizer or apply it at the wrong time, it can easily wash off your lawn or garden into storm drains and then flow untreated into waterways.

How can you fertilize and help keep our waters clean? Use fertilizers sparingly. Many plants do not need as much fertilizer or need it as often as you might think. Don't fertilize before a rain storm. And consider using organic fertilizers; they release nutrients more slowly.

For more information on fertilizing alternatives: Contact the Washington State University Extension King County Master Gardener Program (external link)