Keep your home, yard and general activities well back from sensitive areas. When buying a house, choose to live as close to work as possible, Day said. When buying a car, select one that uses less gasoline and creates less pollution. I'm not a good example. Ride a bicycle, a bus or carpool as often as possible.
Cars mean more roads that disrupt salmon habitat, especially when they cross streams.
Cars should be maintained, so they don't leak oil, antifreeze or other fluids. Horses, cows, pigs and other domestic animals can damage streams and vegetation, which are critical to salmon, she said. They also are a source of pollution. Let political leaders know you care about salmon. It's not going to come from the top.