What You Can Do

Everyone can help protect and improve our natural waterways. Rain that runs off of our rooftops and across our yards flows into the stormwater system, and into our streams, wetlands, and Lake Boren.

By changing actions in our daily lives, we can reduce the amount of sediment and pollutants in our stormwater system and natural waterways.

	Adopt-A-Drain! Adopt a storm drain today and help maintenance crews prevent flooding due to rainy weather. Clearing drains of leaves in your neighborhood goes a long way! Only clear drains if it's safe to do so. If a storm drain appears blocked below the surface, or to report flooding, please call 425-649-4444.
	Waterside Homeowners Learn how to care for your stream or lakefront acreage by planting native
	Plant Native / Natural Lawn Care
	Invasive Species in King County Washington Invasive Species Invasive species are typically non-native plants or animals that are highly competitive over native species, often difficult to control or eliminate, and in extreme cases may be quite destructive of native ecosystems or economically valuable plant and animal resources. In King County alone, there have been over 100 noxious weeds identified.
	Scoop the Poop Newcastle provides pet waste bags at most of our parks. Please clean up after your pet to help us keep our parks, streams, and Lake Boren clean.
	Car Care Drivers can learn basic car care and get a free oil-leak inspection at auto leak workshops. Remember that all of the water that washes off of your car ends up in streams and creeks.

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Adopt-A-Drain!

Waterside Homeowners

Plant Native / Natural Lawn Care

Invasive Species in King County

Scoop the Poop

Car Care

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