Water Smart Program
Find out about free classes and giveaways!
Learn about our local watershed and keeping it healthy through sustainable gardening techniques.
Find out how you can get involved!
Urban Water Pollution
When it rains or we water our gardens, the excess
water carries pollutants into the storm drains. The storm drains connect directly to local streams and lakes, ending up in Puget Sound.
Toxins
from our yards, gardens and streets, like fertilizers and pesticides, bacteria from animal waste, motor oil, soap are transported into the watershed, poisoning
fish and our marine ecosystem.
Much of Seattle operates on a dated drainage system that links stormwater and sewage lines. During big storms, storm drains overflow and mix with sewage water, yielding an even more potent pollution cocktail that is deposited directly into our local bodies of water.
Solutions!
The good news is that individuals can do a lot to stem this pollution. The garden is a great place to take action! By using sustainble gardening principles, Seattle residents can save money and grow beautiful landscapes while protecting the water we all share.
This summer, Seattle Tilth is offering free educational workshops to residents in three neighborhoods and delivering free resource kits to eligible residents. These resources will encourage practices that improve water health for the whole community.
Water Smart Community Classes
Seattle Tilth is offering FREE Water Smart classes! Learn about sustainable gardening techniques and how you can add attractive features to your garden that minimize water usage and reduce pollutants from entering our local watershed.
- Tuesday, June 7; 7-9 p.m. - in Laurelhurst
- Tuesday, June 14; 6-8 p.m. - in Rainier Beach
- Monday, June 20; 7-9 p.m. - in Interbay
REGISTER NOW for a Water Smart Class!
Water Smart Kit
Can't attend a class? You can still receive a FREE Water Smart Kit! Enjoy items like compost and rain barrel coupons, floating row cover for your garden, and a helpful map detailing our local watershed. Your Water Smart Kit will be delivered by a Water Smart Ambassador in June or July of 2011.
REGISTER NOW for a Water Smart Kit!
Volunteer!
Are you passionate about water conservation and water quality? Want to learn more and make a difference in our community? Consider supporting our Water Smart program - become a Water Smart Ambassador! Participate in a FREE three-part training series about our local watershed and community outreach.
- Tuesday, May 17; 6-8 p.m.- watershed education
- Tuesday, May 24; 6-8 p.m. - assembling Water Smart Kits
- Tuesday, May 31; 6-8 p.m. - outreach training
Water Smart Ambassador training will be held at our Wallingford office.
Following the training, Water Smart Ambassadors will assist Seattle Tilth staff with Water Smart community classes, delivering Water Smart Kits in June and July and answering resident's questions about Water Smart practices.
Interested? Contact Graham Golbuff at grahamgolbuff@seattletilth.org or (206)633-0451 ext. 109.
