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Lend a hand for healthy estuaries

Keeping our rivers, lakes, marshes, and estuaries healthy is something we can all agree on. As invaluable sources of recreation, commerce, and inspiration these natural resources play a vital role in our daily lives whether we realize it or not. Unfortunately, much of the pollution threatening our estuaries comes from things we do without even realizing.

Fortunately, the power to make a difference lies in every one of us! Here are a few ideas to get started. 

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Watershed kayak touringTake part in your local watershed association activities whether it's a cleanup, a kayak trip, educating others about the importance of protecting water quality, sampling streams, or much more!

Find your local watershed association!

Additionally, our State of Our Estuaries Residential Guide is a companion document to the 2023 State of Our Estuaries Report and contains specific actions you can take at home, with your family, in your community, and regionally to become a clean water champion. There are simple actions we, those who live, work, and play in this region can take to improve water quality and ensure healthy estuaries.

Access our Residential Guide!