What Can You Do at Home?

  • Pet waste pickup – Keep extra nutrients and fecal coliform bacteria out of the water supply.
  • Plant (native) plants – Vegetation helps reduce the erosion of sediment into water and can help filter pollutants before they reach a stream.
  • Minimize fertilizers on gardens and lawns – Reduce use of chemical treatments and use sparingly and thoughtfully.
  • Reduce water use – Try doing a water audit in your home and challenge your family to improve over time.
  • Practice clean car care – Wash your car in the grass instead of the road or driveway.
  • Do not flush pharmaceuticals - To prevent these substances from entering our waterways, please dispose of them in the trash with coffee grounds or return them at a take back day.
  • Reduce use of rock salt during winter -Salt is harmful to our aquatic ecosystems so please use sparingly.
  • Pet waste pickup – Keep extra nutrients and fecal coliform bacteria out of the water supply.
  • Plant (native) plants – Vegetation helps reduce the erosion of sediment into water and can help filter pollutants before they reach a stream.
  • Minimize fertilizers on gardens and lawns – Reduce use of chemical treatments and use sparingly and thoughtfully.
  • Reduce water use – Try doing a water audit in your home and challenge your family to improve over time.
  • Practice clean car care – Wash your car in the grass instead of the road or driveway.
  • Do not flush pharmaceuticals - To prevent these substances from entering our waterways, please dispose of them in the trash with coffee grounds or return them at a take back day.
  • Reduce use of rock salt during winter -Salt is harmful to our aquatic ecosystems so please use sparingly.
  • Clear storm drains – Leaves, grass clippings, and litter travel directly to streams from these catch basins and negatively impact water quality.
  • Repair defective or failing septic tanks - Sewage runoff is a health hazard and can make its way into our streams and river.
  • Maintain your vehicle - Routine vehicle maintenance helps prevent contaminants from entering our waterway.
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, and Refuse! – Reduce consumption, use reusable containers, learn about your local recycling rules, repurpose items for new projects, and refuse items such as single-use plastics.
  • Litter cleanup – Pick up litter when you see it, recycle what you can, and properly dispose of the rest.
  • Use your vote and your voice to share concerns about local and global waterways with your elected officials.
  • Clear storm drains – Leaves, grass clippings, and litter travel directly to streams from these catch basins and negatively impact water quality.
  • Repair defective or failing septic tanks - Sewage runoff is a health hazard and can make its way into our streams and river.
  • Maintain your vehicle - Routine vehicle maintenance helps prevent contaminants from entering our waterway.
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose, and Refuse! – Reduce consumption, use reusable containers, learn about your local recycling rules, repurpose items for new projects, and refuse items such as single-use plastics.
  • Litter cleanup – Pick up litter when you see it, recycle what you can, and properly dispose of the rest.
  • Use your vote and your voice to share concerns about local and global waterways with your elected officials.
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