Luckiamute Watershed Council

We all know our street address and the name of our county, but do you know your watershed? Get better acquainted with your local geography by going on a watershed fact-finding mission!

Watch this 13 minute video to learn about the environmental impacts of recycling. After you've watched the video, pick an item not mentioned in the video & find out where you can recycle it using Marion Co.'s Recycle Guide, linked below.

Soil & water are precious resources. Learn how to protect them with this fun experiment! I will complete the Erosion in a Bottle Activity with my children to teach them about the impacts of erosion on water quality and water health.

Green cleaners are inexpensive to make, are better for the environment and can be made with simple ingredients that you already have in your pantry. Follow the link below to & make your own!

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.

Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators. I will plant a pollinator garden in my backyard or community space to support local native pollinators.

Once a week I will walk somewhere I normally drive.