It’s Your Sound! – The Wonders of Puget Sound are worth caring about
A Sound Start – 10 simple things we can do right away to begin caring for Puget Sound
Hazardous Wastes…Not in my house! – Sound practices for using and
disposing of household products
Rethink/reuse – Damming the Waste Stream – Improve water quality by pre-cycling, recycling, and re-using
Water, Water Everywhere – Saving water is as important as keeping it clean
– simple tips for water conservation
Out of sight, out of mind – A Wastewater Primer – Just what does “down the drain” mean? – how your sewer or septic tank works
Landscaping for a Healthy Sound – Landscaping choices, gardening,
composting, and pest management techniques
Sound Lawncare – How to have a healthy lawn and a healthy Sound
Spare that shrub – Do Your Part to Control Erosion – Helpful hints for
controlling surface runoff and erosion
Getting Out on the Sound – Good Boating Practices – Sound boating and
maintenance tips
Not-Only-For-Kids… – A “baker’s dozen” of Sound activities for kids of all
ages
Taking Action for Puget Sound – The Big Picture – From individual action
to teamwork, we can do it
Where to Go for Help – Resources for Taking the Next Steps – Who to call
for additional information and advice
Unlike previous examples of consumer handbooks which present a litany of
do’s and don’ts, the Puget Soundbook provides compelling items of interest
about the Sound as motivation for action.
