What can I do?
There is great power in small change. For every business, community
member, tribe, First Nation or public agency, there are opportunities
to ensure 12,000 years of shellfish traditions are not lost. Here
are tools for being powerful:
The following links may provide helpful information and are located outside
the EPA.gov domain. 
Community Members
Environment
Canada – What You Can Do - Your Community
Get Septic Savvy
Maintain your septic
system well. Host a septic social through Washington State
University's extension services.
Deal
with Pet Waste
Always carry a plastic bag to pick up after your pet. Pay attention
to the "no dog" signs at beaches.
Plant Native Vegetation; Keep the Shoreline Natural
Renovate or Build Using Low Impact Development Techniques
Low Impact Development techniques mimic nature by slowing polluted
runoff, using good soils and plants to detoxify pollutants, using
porous paving materials, and green roofs. It's beautiful!
Check Out Licensing and Recreation Information
Businesses
Environment
Canada – What You Can Do – At Work
Renovate or Build Using Low Impact Development Techniques
See the suggestions for community members above.
Adopt Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Programs
Reduce toxic and polluted runoff and become more efficient by developing
an environmentally preferable purchasing program.
Reduce and Control Polluted Stormwater Runoff
Impervious surfaces and engineered stormwater provides a quick
gateway from pollution to shellfish beds. Take charge of runoff!
Farms
Manure
management and stormwater runoff have serious implications for
shellfish. Join your communities in successful protection efforts.
Boaters
Shellfish