Do I impact the water?
What we do on land influences water quality. Even if your home or school is not near a lake or stream, it is still connected by the watershed.
What can I do to improve water quality?
You can take simple steps to help protect water quality. View the photos for everyday tips and volunteer opportunities that help make water safer for the environment.
Want to make a difference?
You can volunteer with groups like Swaner EcoCenter or Utah Water Watch. Or organize a clean-up with your school or neighborhood. There are lots of easy fun things that you can do to help improve the environment .
How can communities work together?
The East Canyon Creek Watershed Committee works with the Utah Division of Water Quality and the local community o improve the creek ‘s water quality and to protect downstream waters, such as East Canyon Reservoir.
S nyderville Basin Waste water treatment plant removes phosphorus from its waste, which has helped restore East Canyon Reservoir.
Local agricultural producers are actively protecting our water by managing their animal waste, restoring river banks, reducing erosion and much more.