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Protect the Skykomish River!
Take action today to save the Skykomish River! The health of the Skykomish
River and the well-being of the river valley residents hang in the balance.
Unless the Snohomish County Council plans responsibly for growth, runaway development will foul the river’s water and overtake working farms and forests with pavement and traffic. You can help by urging the Council to create a plan that protects the properties and rural lifestyles of watershed residents, and ensures that the river and its salmon and steelhead will be healthy for generations to come. Send your comments to the Snohomish County Council today!
Without a strong blueprint to manage growth, poorly planned development will replace fields and forests with pavement leading to more flooding, and more polluted stormwater running off into the Skykomish and its tributaries. This run-off, carrying pesticides, fertilizers, metals, automotive chemicals, trash, and other pollutants, poses a serious threat to the Skykomish’s salmon, steelhead and char. Luckily, there are ways to manage development that allow the county to grow and prosper, while also protecting clean water and the river’s health.
Act now! The Snohomish County Council is currently drafting its broad vision for managing future development. Now is your chance to urge the Council to create a thoughtful, long-term plan that protects clean water and property, as well as the values and lifestyles of Skykomish valley residents. Send your letter today.
https://secure2.convio.net/amr/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=SplashPage&id=439&JServSessionIdr001=6ked2j8pf1.app6b
Conservation partners: Pilchuck Audubon Society; Wild Steelhead Coalition
MORE INFORMATION
To read the full Most Endangered Rivers report of 2005, please visit the American Rivers website.
Questions or Comments? Contact Amy Souers Kober, American Rivers, at (203) 213-0330 or akober@americanrivers.org
Protect the Skykomish River!
Take action today to save the Skykomish River! The health of the Skykomish
River and the well-being of the river valley residents hang in the balance.
Unless the Snohomish County Council plans responsibly for growth, runaway development will foul the river’s water and overtake working farms and forests with pavement and traffic. You can help by urging the Council to create a plan that protects the properties and rural lifestyles of watershed residents, and ensures that the river and its salmon and steelhead will be healthy for generations to come. Send your comments to the Snohomish County Council today!
Without a strong blueprint to manage growth, poorly planned development will replace fields and forests with pavement leading to more flooding, and more polluted stormwater running off into the Skykomish and its tributaries. This run-off, carrying pesticides, fertilizers, metals, automotive chemicals, trash, and other pollutants, poses a serious threat to the Skykomish’s salmon, steelhead and char. Luckily, there are ways to manage development that allow the county to grow and prosper, while also protecting clean water and the river’s health.
Act now! The Snohomish County Council is currently drafting its broad vision for managing future development. Now is your chance to urge the Council to create a thoughtful, long-term plan that protects clean water and property, as well as the values and lifestyles of Skykomish valley residents. Send your letter today.
https://secure2.convio.net/amr/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=SplashPage&id=439&JServSessionIdr001=6ked2j8pf1.app6b
Conservation partners: Pilchuck Audubon Society; Wild Steelhead Coalition
MORE INFORMATION
To read the full Most Endangered Rivers report of 2005, please visit the American Rivers website.
Questions or Comments? Contact Amy Souers Kober, American Rivers, at (203) 213-0330 or akober@americanrivers.org