Programs to Help Prevent Water Pollution: 

Build a Rain Garden or a Native Landscaping Bed through the Soak It Up Rebate Program. The Utility offers up to $2,000 for Shoreline home, business, and community buildings to install a rain garden or native vegetation landscaping on their property. These features help water soak into the soil faster, beautify a landscape area, filter out pollutants, and reduce flooding on your property. Visit Soak It Up to learn more and see if you qualify.

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Volunteer with Adopt-A-Drain Help reduce pollution and flooding in your neighborhood by "adopting" the storm drain outside of your home! Commit to keeping it clear of leaves, debris, and trash throughout the winter. Large storms send can send built up debris and trash directly into the nearest stream, lake, or Puget Sound. Even natural debris can damage waterways during big storms by eroding streams and smothering fish and stream bug eggs. 

 

Mark Storm Drains in Your Neighborhood! Storm drain markers remind people that storm drains lead directly to Puget Sound. Volunteer to mark storm drains in your neighborhood! Contact clovelace@shorelinewa.gov. 

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Free Technical Assistance for Businesses - The City provides assistance to small businesses to help prevent water pollution from spills, dumpsters and grease containers, and outdoor storage.  Through our Pollution Prevention program, you can:

  • receive a free site visit and consultation
  • get a free spill kit ($60 value)
  • find the best way to manage your business hazardous materials 
  • learn which hazardous waste regulations apply to your business
  • connect with other resources and incentives

Report All Spills and Illegal Dumping: Call (206) 801-2700

Even the smallest spill can be dangerous. If you see soaps, oils, paint, or other chemicals spilled or dumped anywhere in Shoreline, call (206) 801-2700 so the City can clean it up. 

Clean Water 101

Clean Water - How You Can Help - There are many simple, everyday actions that we all can do to prevent pollution of our streams, lakes and Puget Sound. Learn more about what actions you can take to make a difference.