Nutrients & Bacteria
What Can You Do?
- Take care of your septic system
- Use fertilizers sparingly or not at all
- Compost grass clippings and yard waste
- Manage stormwater runoff (see stormwater management section below for more information)
- Properly dispose of pet waste
- Properly manage horse and livestock manure
- Install a natural landscape on your property
- Grow native shellfish
- Properly dispose of sewage from boats
- Get involved and keep informed
- Report problems you see in your neighborhood (Kitsap County Environmental Health, 360-337-5235)
See this webpage for more information: http://www.psat.wa.gov/Programs/hoodcanal/what_you_can_do.htm
Also, see Blue Thumb Gardening tips.
Who can help you?
- Kitsap Conservation District; Contact Joy Garritone, 360-337-7171x13
- Kitsap County Environmental Health Department On-Site Septic Program Contact staff at 360-337-5235 if you are interested in preventing nutrients and bacteria from septic systems from polluting surface waters.