2023 Score - 86/100 (-2 Since Last Year)

View the Carillon Creek Report Card(PDF, 524KB)

Water quality in Carillon Creek was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2021. High levels of phosphorus, which can come from fertilizer or pet waste, are the primary reasons this basin did not score higher.

How to help Phosphorus in Carillon Creek:

• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen.  
• Scoop pet waste at home and on walks. 

2023 Score - 88/100 (+1 Since 2022)

Stream Bug Monitoring Score - 20/50 (Poor)

View the Champagne Creek Report Card(PDF, 920KB)

Water quality in Champagne Creek was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023.High water temperatures and lower oxygen levels are the primary reasons this creek did not score higher. 

How to help Temperature in Champagne Creek:

• Plant a tree - shade from trees helps lower creek temperatures. 
• If pressure washing, use cold water only. Avoid heated water, soaps, and chemicals.  

2023 Score - 88/100 (+1 Since 2022)

Stream Bug Monitoring Score - 26/50 (Fair)

View the Denny Creek Report Card(PDF, 794KB)

Water quality in Denny Creek was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023. High levels of nitrogen, which can come from fertilizer, is the primary reason why Denny Creek did not score higher.

How to help Nitrogen in Denny Creek:

• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.

2023 Score - 68/100 (-12 Since 2022)

View the Forbes Creek Report Card(PDF, 1MB)

Water quality in Forbes Creek was in the Moderate Concern category in 2023. High temperatures,  high levels of phosphorus, and low levels of oxygen were the primary contributors to a lower score.

How to help Temperature and Phosphorus in Forbes Creek:

• Scoop and throw away pet waste to reduce phosphorus runoff.
• Plant a tree - shade from trees helps lower creek temperatures.
• If pressure washing, use cold water only. Avoid heated water, soaps, and chemicals. 

2023 Score - 83/100 (-3 Since 2022)

View the Holmes Point Report Card(PDF, 750KB)

Water quality in Holmes Point was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023. High levels of nitrogen and sediment are the primary reasons this creek did not score higher. 

How to help Nitrogen in Holmes Point:

• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.

2023 Score - 84/100 (-1 Since 2022)

View the Houghton Slope A Report Card(PDF, 909KB)

Water quality in Houghton Slope A was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023. High levels of nitrogen and high water temperatures are the primary reasons this basin did not score higher. 

How to help Nitrogen and Temperature in Houghton Slope A:

• Plant a tree - trees help lower water temperatures.
• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.
• Wash Right - If outdoor washing, use only cold water and no soap or chemicals. Keep all water out of streets and storm drains. 

2023 Score - 93/100 (No Change Since 2022)

View the Houghton Slope B Report Card(PDF, 818KB)

Water quality in Houghton Slope B was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2022. Increased levels of phosphorus, which can come from pet waste and fertilizer, is the primary reason that Houghton Slope B did not score higher.

How to help Phosphorus in Houghton Slope B:

• Scoop and throw away pet waste to reduce phosphorus runoff.
• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff. 

2023 Score - 76/100 (-5 Since 2022)

Stream Bug Monitoring Score - 22/50 (Poor)

View the Juanita Creek Report Card(PDF, 1MB)

Water quality in Juanita Creek was in the Moderate Concern category in 2023. Water quality samples were collected from six different sites throughout the basin.

Overall, low levels of oxygen combined with high levels of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus were common contributors to lower scores. The North Fork Tributary had the highest water quality scores in the Juanita Basin while the Totem Lake Tributary had the lowest water quality scores. 

How to help Juanita Creek:

• Scoop and throw away pet waste to reduce phosphorus runoff.
• Plant a tree - trees help lower water temperatures.
• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.
• Only rain down the drain - Do not rinse dirty wash water, drywall waste, cement, or paint down storm drains or to streets. 

2023 Score - 89/100 (No Change Since 2022)

View the Moss Bay/Everest Creek Report Card(PDF, 780KB)

Water quality in Moss Bay/Everest Creek was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023. High levels of nitrogen is the primary reason this basin did not score higher.

How to help Nitrogen in Moss Bay/Everest Creek:

• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.

2023 Score - 81/100 (-15 Since 2022)

View the South Juanita Slope Report Card(PDF, 1013KB)

Water quality in South Juanita Slope was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023. High phosphorus levels and high nitrogen levels were the primary contributors to a lower score.

How to help Phosphorus and Nitrogen in South Juanita Slope:

• Scoop pet waste to reduce phosphorus runoff. 
• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.

2023 Score - 88/100 (-1 Since 2022)

View the Yarrow Creek Report Card(PDF, 762KB)

Water quality in Yarrow Creek was in the Some or Low Concern category in 2023. A high level of nitrogen is the primary reason why Yarrow Creek did not score higher.

How to help Nitrogen in Yarrow Creek:

• Minimize fertilizer use in your lawn and garden to reduce nitrogen runoff.