Conservation & Recycling
(See also our "Water Alternatives" ,"Power to the People" and "Ecology Under Seige" web pages)
Our environment: Whether you may personally agree or disagree with all aspects of environmentalism (such as the new salmon regulations affecting our streams, rivers and wetlands), these laws exist and we must therefore either learn to adapt, or change them through the legislative process. This web page is dedicated to helping us conserve all things natural.


Wagley's Creek

Visit our water webpage

A 45,000 to 100,000 GPD water leak from the City of Sultan Water Treatment Plant (Read the transcription of the discussion at the 4-4-01 Council meeting.)

CONSERVING RESOURCES:

As many of you are aware, Sultan's water situation is currently under review. While we work toward a long-term resolution to our increasingly-constrainted water supply, we can all help by following some extremely simple water conservation techniques -- ways of saving water, or using less water, in our every day lives. And they are so simple, there should be no reason NOT to make them a matter of habit.
Easy & Simple Conservation Tips
Ways YOU can effectively conserve water in and around your home and community.

EXTENSIVE AND EASY-TO-DO TIPS on how you can perform simple maintenance on your home. Ideas on how to conserve water, electricity, gas and MONEY!! Check out Michigan University's nothing-short-of-terrific databases. Click here.)

Info on Electricity...


Here's a "no-brainer" water conservation tip:
Don't water the concrete!

City's Water Conservation Ord. 763 (in Word, in Acrobat)

DID U KNOW?
Evan a small drip from a faucet can waste 20 gallons or more per day!

Some tips on the smart use of fertilizers & Chemicals

RECYCLING INFO:
Local Transfer Stations accept all "dome" recyclables (see below), as well as plastics, antifeeze, used motor oil, oil filters, car batteries and scarp metal. Call 425-388-3425 for updates.

Sultan
Open every day (M-TH-F-S-S) EXCEPT Tues. & Wed.)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
33014 Cascade View Drive
(Cascade View Drive runs parallel to and south of Rt. 2. Station is located directly east of the Cemetary.)

Monroe (This facilty has been closed. A gravel operation is planned for that location.)

"DOME" DROP BOXES:
Boxes are now set up at the west side of the Monroe Fred Meyers Parking lot.
Accepts recyclable newspaper, mixed paper, glass bottles and jars, tin cans, aluminium cans and corrugated cardboard. Call for locations: 425-388-3425.


("Old" Miller's Pond. Photo courtesy of M. Raney. It is gone now, replaced by Pleasant View.)
Living in Harmony
with Our Wetlands & Buffers

Wetlands do so many things--not only for us, but also for plants, animals, and the land.

We need to understand the functions and values of wetlands. We need to work hard to ensure that wetlands are maintained so that they can continue to help us live in harmony with the land and our natural resources. What makes this harmony so important? Let's find out by discovering...

Fun Facts:

Our Aging Watershed Infrastructure

Local project sponsors (with NRCS assistance) have constructed over 10,000 small flood control dams in America. Many of the dams are nearing the end of their design life. Rehabilitation of these dams is quickly becoming a major issue for the many people who are affected by these watershed projects. Information on background and case studies of rehabilitation needs of watershed dams across the nation can be viewed by clicking onto the NRCS Site. Click here.

 

Preserving Habitat for our Fishy Friends: What is the Boldt Decision?

ELECTRICITY: Drop by our our "Power to the People" Page

"WATT" are you burning in electricity?
(also, 50 ways you can save $$$ on your PUD bill)

Snohomish County PUD website

Jackson Power Plant Info (north of Sultan)