civic responsibility
The Papillion Creek system flows through Washington, Douglas, and Sarpy County…through rural and urban… through agricultural fields and industrial sites. Every individual in the watershed has a civic responsibility for the betterment of our community and for the protection and improvement of the natural resources within it. City and county governments also have responsibility to safeguard and improve the natural assets within their boundaries.
We need to recognize its value as being more than just a conduit for water, and raise awareness of the environmental issues related to the streams. We need to bring people to the water’s edge to reconnect—to enhance the interface between the human landscape and the natural landscape. And to restore it so that our outdoor experiences in the metropolitan area are enriched. We need to raise our expectations and not accept dirty water or contamination from urban and agricultural sources. We no longer should treat our waters as expendable. We must take personal responsibility for raising our own awareness and taking action. To improve the water quality and to restore the Papillion Creek streams, there needs to be actions at all levels: individual and government, urban and rural.
To see how you might help, click on the Get Involved link above.
