Every drop of water in your home is connected to the wider watershed. The products you use, what you put down the drain, and the water you conserve all play a role in keeping rivers clean and ecosystems balanced.
By making a few simple changes, you help protect our waterways.
Many conventional cleaners contain chemicals that can disrupt ecosystems and even harm children or pets. Switch to non-toxic or DIY green cleaners to reduce harmful runoff.
Medication, wipes, and household chemicals don’t belong in your plumbing. They can damage pipes and pass through treatment facilities to harm animals, or clog our shared sewer infrastructure.
Using less water reduces strain on rivers and wastewater systems—and can even help you save money on your water bill!
Here are few things we can all do to stop stormwater pollution
It's easy to green up while you clean up!
Learn how to properly get rid of old, expired, unwanted, or unused medicines.
Quick, easy tips for how to conserve water at home.
A master plumber demonstrates how easy it is to install a low-flow faucet aerator.
How You Can Keep Our Rivers Healthy | Portland.gov: Everyday ways to keep rivers clean, along with opportunities to get involved.
Clean Water. It’s Our Future | KPTV: Video resources on simple clean-water actions you can take at home from a local news source.
Green Cleaning Supplies DIY | The Ecoshift: Eco-friendly cleaners made easy—from all-purpose cleaners to disinfectants and scrubbers, this is a comprehensive guide to DIY green cleaning.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection By County | Oregon.gov: See when and where hazardous waste facilities or events are open for collection in your county.
Where to Safely Drop off Your Unwanted Medicine in Oregon | Safe Drug Disposal: Dispose of your leftover prescriptions safely by bringing them to a take-back event or facility, or by mailing it in for free.
