Personal Pledge Love our ocean? Take action for it! Choose from the Pledges below or create your own Pledge. Use Fertilizer Wisely: Test my soil to know what I really need Use compost Use slow-release or organic fertilizer Follow the fertilizer label Avoid using fertilizer when heavy rain is predicted Keep fertilizer off sidewalks or hard surfaces Handle Pesky Pests Right: Try simple methods first, like washing them off Use chemical-free pesticides with natural ingredients like neem Use low toxicity pesticides only as a last resort Pick Up After My Pooch Put the unmentionables in the garbage bin Water Smart outdoors: Let drip irrigation do the work Make sure sprinklers are watering your lawn—not the sidewalk Water before 10 a.m. to beat the heat Plant Pono: Choose native or non-invasive drought-tolerant plants Choose the “right plant, for the right place” Put mulch around plants Install a Rain Garden: Install and capture runoff in this sunken landscape Car Wash Like a Greenie: Take your car to the car wash, or wash it on your lawn Lend a Hand: Strut your West Maui pride by pitching in on community projects I pledge to take action for my ocean by: Name First Name* Last Initial Last Initial* Town Town* Email* Submit a Photo Upload a photo of yourself. 750K image limit. mailing_information If you give us your address, we’ll send you a West Maui Kumuwai sticker so you can proudly display your commitment. (We promise not to share your info or come over unannounced for pau hana.) Address Apt/Building City State Zip Code *By checking this box, I hereby grant West Maui Kumuwai the right to use my first name, last initial and town in connection with my participation in the West Maui Kumuwai Pledge in any and all media, now known hereafter devised in perpetuity. (Sorry for the legal jargon) Verify your submission by answering the following question: What is the sum of 10+7?