Reduce use of lawn
and garden products—follow directions for use found
on packages.
Recycle oil and other
petroleum products.
NEVER throw anything
away into a stormdrain because they empty directly
into your local stream or river—without any
treatment!
If you have a septic
tank, maintain it.
Keep stormwater on
your property through use of rain gardens and rain
barrels.
When you walk your
pets, properly dispose of pet waste in a trash can
or toilet.
Plant native
vegetation to provide habitat for wildlife.
On the
Farm:
Properly use and
manage herbicides, fertilizers and manure from
livestock.
Work with your local
Soil and Water Conservation District Office to
enroll in conservation programs, such as EQIP and
CREP through the Department of Agriculture.
In
Your Community:
Support land-use
planning.
Let your local, state
and federal officials know you care about water
quality.
Support community
planning efforts that preserve ecological areas such
as wetlands, streamside forests and steep slopes.
Support efforts to
reduce impervious/hard surfaces.
Support the use of
stormwater-reduction practices to prevent flooding
and water-quality impacts.
Get Involved:
Get Involved in a local watershed protection group,
for a contact list of organizations click
here.
