When rain washes over our roofs, driveways and sidewalks, it picks up a variety of pollutants, such as pesticides, motor oil, metals, other chemicals. This polluted stormwater eventually drains into our rivers and streams, endangering water quality and making these waterways unhealthy for people, fish, and wildlife. Our program will help you identify stormwater strategies for your yard to better protect rivers and streams.

• Sustainable Stormwater Management – City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES)
• Get a “Treebate” for planting qualifying trees – City of Portland, BES
• Learn about installing a Contained Planter for Stormwater Collection – City of Portland, BES
• Convert your conventional roof into a living, breathing, ecoroof – City of Portland, BES
• DePAVE to free your soil – DePAVE
• Take the healthy lawn and garden pesticide-free pledge and get a free ladybug yard sign – Metro
• Find the least-toxic garden products – Metro, Grow Smart Grow Safe
• Use a raingarden to manage your roof water onsite – East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
• Disconnect your downspouts – City of Portland BES