Thank You Ocean Report Podcast: Ways to Reduce Urban Runoff

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08/11/2008

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David Beckman, Director of NRDC’s Coastal Water Quality Project, says that urban runoff is the largest source of water pollution to California’s coast. On this program he shares some easy ways to lower the environmental impact of our existing homes. (Photo courtesy of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services)

For more information, visit:

• NRDC document: “Rooftops to Rivers”

• Surfrider Foundation’s “Ocean-Friendly Gardens”

• Low Impact Development Center

• EPA: Low impact development

The Thank You Ocean Report focuses on interesting and exciting California ocean topics such as marine mammals, the latest news on ocean health, timely ocean issues and fascinating ocean facts. Stories feature interviews with ocean experts, explorers, scientists, conservationists, government and business leaders. Listeners learn about ocean activities and recreation, surfing, fishing, boating, and the many ways we all can thank the ocean through conservation and stewardship.