Homeowner Resources
What is GI & how does it affect the watershed?
A closer look into a way to manage stormwater on your property
Choosing a low impact fertilizer
Managing animal waste to take care of our freshwater resources
What waterfront property owners can do to benefit the environment
Homeowner and lake association resource for native shoreline benefits and options and examples.
Though adapted for commercial operations, homeowners can also learn how to best manage their composting activities to benefit the watershed
Single use plastics continue to create a larger microplastics problem in our water; learn about alternative to common single use products
Learn more about how to protect water quality in the winter
Clean boating and water quality
Learn about how landscaping choices make a difference.
Coal tar sealant is used to repair cracks in pavement, but this material has a hidden cost
As we rake our leaves and prepare for winter, consider how your actions impact our freshwaters
Green infrastructure is a term that refers to many methods of managing stormwater runoff. Learn more here!
How to manage pet waste responsibly
Disposing of materials like paint, cleaner, motor oil, and other household hazardous wastes the right way helps ensure our waterways stay healthy
As we declutter our homes, there are steps to take to protect water quality that you may not have previously considered
Learn more about how your choice of fertilizer affects our waterways
Learn more about how different land uses directly affect water quality
Learn how to make rain work for you!
Check out common invasive species in the watershed, as well as how to take action
Native plants are ecological superheroes; learn more here!
Did you know that there are lawn care companies who are devoted to protecting water quality?
The basics on stormwater pollution
How can HOAs do their part to protect water quality?
How to DIY this rain-catching tool
What is this emerging contaminant?
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