Seven Ways to Save the Pacific Northwest Salmon Following are seven examples of what each of us can do to help salmon. Do NOT dump any waste in streams or ditches. Lawn grass, pet droppings, or trash in streams hurts fish and may spread disease. Do NOT pour anything into storm drains.
Storm drains lead to streams.
Oil, gasoline and chemicals will kill fish. Use fewer chemicals. Fertilizers, bug and weed killers, detergents and drain cleaners are all poisonous to fish and other wildlife. Use less electricity. The Northwest uses rivers to make hydroelectric power which is our main source of electricity.