How Can I Help?

Storm Water Pollution Prevention
  • Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and gutters
  • Never dump anything down storm drains
  • Vegetate bare spots in your yard
  • Compost your yard waste
  • Use less toxic pesticides and follow labels
  • Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway
  • Check your car for leaks
  • Have your septic tank system inspected and pumped regularly
  • Pick up your pet waste and dispose of it in the trash
  • Recycle your motor oil
  • Volunteer for Clean-Up Events

FACT SHEET: POLLUTION PREVENTION


Resolutions for Cleaner Water:
  • Clean up after your pet: Waste from one large dog in one day contains approximately 7.8 billion fecal coliform bacteria.
  • Generate Less: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle  
  • Use less: Products with Chemicals
  • Don’t Litter: Properly throw away in a trash bin so the trash doesn’t pollute the water.
  • Volunteer - Team Up To Clean Up
  • Recycling