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This page is dedicated to sharing clean water information and encouraging good land stewardship. How big is YOUR footprint?

Skagit County has abundant resources along its marine shorelines that rely on clean water. One of the primary goals of Skagit County's Clean Water Program (CWP) is to ensure the waters are free of pollution. In recent years, areas around the county including the Samish and Padilla Bay basins have suffered severe f***l coliform pollution issues. Bacteria in our rivers, streams, and bays often reach levels too high for safe shellfish harvest and recreation. In addition, farmers are worried about the water quality and the need to provide consumers the assurance that their food products are safe. We at Skagit County Clean Water are dedicated to finding and fixing sources of pollution, and encouraging landowners and homeowner to adopt practices that protect our water quality. Our many partners include Skagit County, the State Departments of Ecology, Health, and Agriculture, the Skagit Conservation District, the Skagit Conservation Education Alliance, the Samish Tribe, the Western Washington Agricultural Association, the Washington State Dairy Federation, EPA, and Taylor Shellfish, among others. To learn more, visit www.skagitcounty.net/csi. Our goal is to keep our local waterways clean by encouraging landowners and homeowners to adopt practices that protect water quality, and sharing local water quality information. FACEBOOK COMMENT POLICY
The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest in Skagit County, including its many residents, businesses and visitors. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. This page is monitored Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm. Our social media policy can be found in the Notes section of this page, or by visiting the following link: http://bit.ly/2WSAvH5.

11/01/2026

Today's the day! If you need a last-minute costume, here are a few more of our ideas for you 👻🍂

Happy Halloween from Skagit County Natural Resources!

10/29/2026

There's scary... and then there's stormwater scary 😨

10/27/2026

Still trying to decide on a Halloween costume? We’ve got some ideas for you 😌 Careful though, the last one is pretty scary! 👻

10/22/2026

Did you know you can protect your neighborhood from flooding just by raking leaves?

Storm drains help keep water off of roads and parking lots when it rains. If storm drains are clogged with leaves, the water has nowhere to go.

Clogged drains can lead to big puddles and even flooded streets. Standing water on roads makes driving very dangerous because it can cause hydroplaning. Flooding can damage nearby yards and properties, too.

Pick up leaves in your yard and in the street to keep storm drains clear. Once you pick up the leaves, you can:

🍂 Contact Northwest Waste Management about yard waste hauling (if you live west of Highway 9).

🍁 Bring the leaves to a commercial composter.

🍂 Compost the leaves at home (Check out some tips for home composting at https://www.skagitcountywa.gov/compost )

🍁 Use a mulching lawn mower to turn the leaves into fertilizer for your yard.

10/10/2026

Find out what we were up to at Taylor Shellfish last weekend in our October e-newsletter!
You’ll also find:

🧪 Water quality results for last month
🍂 How to protect your neighborhood from fall flooding
🌾 Why you should consider cover crops
🌻 Info on spooky scary rush skeletonweed
🦅 What’s new in the Natural Resources Division
📅 Upcoming classes, events, and volunteer opportunities!

Find the newsletter (and subscribe for more) here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASKAGITCO/bulletins/42d51ce

10/03/2026

Come join us at Taylor Shellfish Farms today and tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm at Festival of Family Farms! Learn about shellfish growing and protecting our water, and enjoy some tasty seafood!

09/28/2026

You learned in our last video how your drain field works. Today, here are some signs of drain field failure to watch out for. Jeremiah Gunia of A-Advanced Septic & Construction Services goes over what to look for to make sure your drain field is functioning properly. Seeing any of these signs? Don’t panic! A septic professional can help!

Visit SkagitCounty.net/Septic to find your system, find a list of certified inspectors and learn about our rebate and financial assistance programs. You can also learn to inspect your own system with our Septic 101 and 201 courses online!

09/26/2026

Get ready for more septic content!

Today, Jeremiah Gunia of A-Advanced Septic & Construction Services explains pressure distribution across drain fields. The Washington Onsite Sewage Association above ground septic system model will help you envision what this process actually looks like.

Visit SkagitCounty.net/Septic to find your system, find a list of certified inspectors and learn about our rebate and financial assistance programs. You can also learn to inspect your own system with our Septic 101 and 201 courses online!

09/24/2026

We're back to talk about septic distribution boxes!

Today, Jeremiah Gunia of A-Advanced Septic & Construction Services shows us what a distribution box, or d-box, is using the Washington Onsite Sewage Association above ground septic system model.

Visit SkagitCounty.net/Septic to find your system, find a list of certified inspectors and learn about our rebate and financial assistance programs. You can also learn to inspect your own system with our Septic 101 and 201 courses online!

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Mount Vernon, WA

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+13604161400

Website

http://www.skagitcounty.net/cleanwater

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