| Following are seven examples of what each of us
can do to help salmon.
1.
Conserve water.
Use
less at home to save more for fish!
2. Do
NOT dump any waste in streams or ditches.
Lawn grass, pet droppings, or trash
in streams hurts fish and may spread disease.
3. Do
NOT pour anything into storm drains.
Storm drains lead to streams. Oil,
gasoline and chemicals will kill fish.
4.
Use fewer chemicals.
Fertilizers, bug and weed killers, detergents and
drain cleaners are all poisonous to fish and other
wildlife.
5.
Use less electricity.
The Northwest uses rivers to make hydroelectric
power which is our main source of electricity. Using
less electricity leaves more water for fish in the
rivers.
6.
Plant trees beside streams.
Salmon and trout need cool shady water to survive.
Trees also stop erosion and provide more food for fish.
7. Ask
others to help.
Talk to other people about how to help streams and
fish.
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