Title
Special Recognition - Puget Sound Starts Here Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize the City of Olympia’s support of Puget Sound Starts Here month.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize Puget Sound Starts Here month outreach activities, May 1-31, 2016.
Staff Contact:
Susan McCleary Education and Outreach Coordinator Water Resources, Public Works, 360.570.3794
Presenter:
Susan McCleary, Education and Outreach Coordinator Water Resources
Background and Analysis:
The Puget Sound Starts Here campaign began in 2009. The campaign connects more than 750 organizations across the Puget Sound region’s 12 counties. It raises awareness of stormwater pollution in order to protect and improve the health of Puget Sound.
Pollutants from fertilizer, oil leaks and pesticides enter stormwater, which eventually flows to the Sound. As a campaign partner, the City of Olympia asks residents to participate in simple activities to reduce their individual and cumulative impacts on Puget Sound.
In partnership with our local Stream Team, City Staff developed a month long outreach campaign. The campaign highlights actions such as pet waste pick-up, fixing car leaks, natural lawn care, and using commercial car washes. Beginning in May, the Stream Team Facebook page will feature a raffle, events and activities to promote Puget Sound Starts Here.
City Staff requests that Mayor Selby proclaim May as Puget Sound Starts Here month.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Financial Impact:
None
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
2. Website link: Puget Sound Starts Here
3. Website link: Facebook page