Got Ideas About How to Protect Tacoma Waterways?

The City of Tacoma's Environmental Services Department is awarding Make a Splash grant rebates of up to $4,000 to anyone with a Tacoma project that will help educate residents and protect surface water resources. The stormwater project should have a strong pollution prevention message or provide a direct benefit to local rivers, streams, lakes, Commencement Bay, or Puget Sound.

Individuals, groups or businesses who have never before participated are encouraged to apply. 

“Part of this program’s strength is its ability to reach new segments within our community who might not normally participate in City efforts,” said program Manager Desiree Pooley. “For our pollution prevention efforts to be successful, we know we need the general public’s support and help. I really enjoy seeing the span of informative, yet creative, projects that are submitted.”

Applications are due May 23, 2014 and those that demonstrate partnerships are preferred. Visit cityoftacoma.org/makeasplash for more information.

The combined citizen efforts and surface water services are making a difference; tested rain runoff entering Puget Sound through Tacoma shows decreasing pollutant levels. And since Tacoma is home to some of the best testing being done nationally, that’s good news.

The City of Tacoma's Environmental Services' surface water programs demonstrate environmental leadership through innovative and education-based efforts such as the Make a Splash Grant program.