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What Can I Do?

At Home

There are many small steps that you can take at your home to help reduce stormwater pollution in our lakes, rivers, and streams. The best way to reduce stormwater pollution is through prevention at the source. If we understand the problem and how to prevent it, we can clean up our waterways and ensure the health of our environment. Click on any of the sections below to learn how you can "Be A Solution to Water Pollution."
Auto Maintenance

A drop of oil or other vehicle fluid on the ground may not seem like much, but a small leak can cause as much harm as a major spill.

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Car Wash

Washing your vehicle at home can send contaminants into waterways if they wash down the street into a storm drain and directly into a river, lake or stream.

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Hazardous Materials

Cleaning products, batteries, and many other harmful pollutants can accidentally run into drains or drainage ditches and from there into waterways.

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Lawn Care

Your lawn may not be as "green" as you think. Fertilizers and pesticides can end up downstream and harm aquatic life. Find out how you can maintain a healthy lawn and prevent water pollution at the same time.

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Pet Waste

Picking up after you pet may not be the most pleasant chore, but it can prevent water pollution.

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Trash / Litter

Trash and litter can clog storm drains and become a breeding ground for pests. When washed into storm drains, trash can cause harmful effects downstream.

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Septic Tank Maintenance

Find out more information about septic tanks and how to maintain them.

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Rain Garden

Learn how to construct a rain garden and prevent water pollution at the same time.

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Stormwater Facts for Kids
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What Can I Do at Work?

Find out what you can do to be a solution to water pollution at work...

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Composting Workshop

Learn how to compost yard clippings and leaves at a workshop.

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