Rachel Courtney

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

I will walk to the bus stop nearest my home to discover how I can use transit.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

I will search the webpage of The Nature Conservancy for 10 species they help protect, 10 natural preserves in Washington they steward and consider one way I could participate in their work in the Moses Coulee Preserves. (Hunter Steward Program, pigmy rabbit habitat repair, trail maintenance, fence repair)

I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

Try a fitness class at the WRAC, one-time free as an EcoChallenge participant

I will attend May's "Green Drinks" event on Thursday, May 16th (featuring Link Transit).

I will reduce food waste by carefully filling my plate and only taking what I can eat.

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

I will hike a local trail. (Consider joining one of Chelan Douglas Land Trust outings such as May 8 Sam Hill Walk for Families.)

I will shop used first when purchasing clothing or supplies.

I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.