Research the candidates before elections and only support those with proven commitments to environmental quality. If it seems to you like this guide has included all kinds of environmental issues, you are right. That is because many things impact water quality. Just as all of us need water, all of us pollute water. Pick one or two ways that you can start making a difference today.
Every little bit helps.
Industry, agriculture and forestry will all play a role in cleaning up the river. However, it is ordinary citizens like us who will make the biggest difference by changing what we do at home, in our gardens, and on our weekends. There are too many good organizations working to improve water quality to list them all. The Oregon Environmental Council is a membership organization working to restore and protect Oregon's clean air and water, now and for future generations.