Celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May

Pierce County is teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to take at least one Sound-healthy action during Mays Puget Sound Starts Here Month.

The goal of Puget Sound Starts Here Month is to raise awareness that Puget Sound is in trouble due to a variety of pollution sources, and empower residents to make a difference through simple actions and local volunteer opportunities.

The waterways of the Puget Sound area are a critical part of our community, industry and quality of life, said Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy. Each of us taking a small, positive step adds up to a huge effect and helps maintain and protect Puget Sound for years to come.

Upcoming local events include:

Puget Sound Starts Here Family Fun Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,May 10, at Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. Attendees can enjoy free family-friendly activities put on by local organizations that work to protect Puget Sound.

Puget Sound Starts Here Night with the Seattle Mariners: 6:10 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Visit http://www.mariners.com/pugetsound and use the promotional code salmon for discount tickets.

Look for additional opportunities on the Puget Sound Starts Here events calendar at: http://www.pugetsoundstartshere.org/events-list/ Other simple Sound-healthy actions:

Volunteer to help with local habitat restoration projects.

Take your car to a commercial car wash instead of washing it in your driveway. Look for fundraising organizations that sell car wash coupons.

Fix auto leaks right away and take any used fluids to a recycling center.

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Celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May