January
2012
Mukilteo New Ordnance for Plastic Bags
It's estimated that every American household uses between 520 and 1,000 bags per year, but the national recycling rate for plastic bags is less than 5 percent. Shoppers and retailers in Mukilteo now have a year to get used to the fact, they'll no longer be able to use plastic bags for groceries or convenience-store goodies. Plastic bags consume more resources and produce more waste than reusable bags and cause more problems than paper bags because they require oil to produce, take years to break down and pose a hazard to marine life. Listen to Richard Emery, Mukilteo City Council Member.
This program was 1st aired on KSER 90.7 FM “Seein Green” 
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in over the past decade Snohomish County has grown 30%. Salmon habitat, farmland and our open spaces in our density populated areas are being converted to housing developments and shopping malls at alarming rates. The increase of impervious surfaces from roads and rooftops has lead to more runoff poplution to our streams. rivers and lakes. Listen to Kristen Kelly
After 22 years Cascade Land Conservancy has a new name 
Water pollution can be controlled if everyone plays a part in managing stormwater runoff. By making responsible decisions about what enters the storm sewer system upstream, we improve water quality and the downstream aquatic habitat. Environmental and neighborhood groups, scientists, technical experts and interested citizens are working together to protect streams and watersheds in north Kind and south Snohomish Counties. Listen to Eric Adman member or SnoKing Watershed Council. 
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