Multicultural outreach leads to clean water and green jobs

Polluted stormwater runoff is the greatest source of pollution to the Puget Sound and other local water bodies. This pollution not only threatens local wildlife like salmon and orcas, but also surrounding communities, such as those neighboring the Duwamish River, where water is central to their cultures.

The critical need for clean water is why Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is one of ECOSS’ core impact areas.

Grattix boxes enable the benefits of rain gardens on business properties. Photo Credit: William Chen / ECOSS.

ECOSS provides language support for community members to access RainWise rebates. Photo Credit: Ned Ahrens.

Helping diverse landscaping businesses become RainWise contractors not only promotes green careers, but also puts environmental solutions in neighborhoods that will benefit the most. Photo Credit: Sam Le.

A recent report from King County and Seattle Public Utilities highlighted recent accomplishments in green stormwater solutions, including features of ECOSS’ work in multicultural outreach, green career pathways development and industrial-scale stormwater solutions.

Check out the report!

To learn more about how ECOSS is supporting diverse communities and businesses in adopting green stormwater solutions, check out the projects page.