Homeowner Resources

Green Infrastructure.pdf
Green Infrastructure - In Depth Ver.
What is GI & how does it affect the watershed?
Rain Gardens - 2016_newlogo.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Rain Gardens - In Depth Ver.
A closer look into a way to manage stormwater on your property
Fertilizer.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Fertilizer - In Depth Ver.
Choosing a low impact fertilizer
Animal Waste - 2016.pdf
A Guide to Watershed-Friendly Pet Care - In Depth Ver.
Managing animal waste to take care of our freshwater resources
CRWC_Waterfront_Wisdom_booklet_CRWC_Edit_10-13-2020.pdf
Waterfront Wisdom Booklet
What waterfront property owners can do to benefit the environment
Native_Shoreline_Ed_Magazine.pdf
Native Shoreline Benefits
Homeowner and lake association resource for native shoreline benefits and options and examples.
Composting BMP_Final.pdf
Composting BMP Flyer
Though adapted for commercial operations, homeowners can also learn how to best manage their composting activities to benefit the watershed
20. Single Use Plastics Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Single Use Plastics
Single use plastics continue to create a larger microplastics problem in our water; learn about alternative to common single use products
25_Winter Salt Tips_2022_EGLE.pdf
Winter Salt Tips
Learn more about how to protect water quality in the winter
3_Clean Boating Fact Sheet_2022_EGLE.pdf
Clean Boating Practices
Clean boating and water quality
4_Landscaping BMPs_EGLE.pdf
Landscaping and Lawn Care Best Management Practices
Learn about how landscaping choices make a difference.
7_Coal Tar Sealant_2022_EGLE.pdf
Coal Tar Sealant
Coal tar sealant is used to repair cracks in pavement, but this material has a hidden cost
8_Fall Lawn Care Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Fall Lawn Care
As we rake our leaves and prepare for winter, consider how your actions impact our freshwaters
9_Green Infrastructure Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is a term that refers to many methods of managing stormwater runoff. Learn more here!
11_Pet Care Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Watershed Friendly Pet Care
How to manage pet waste responsibly
12_Rain Gardens Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Rain Gardens
What is a rain garden?
13. Citizens Guide HH Hazardous Waste_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Household Hazardous Waste
Disposing of materials like paint, cleaner, motor oil, and other household hazardous wastes the right way helps ensure our waterways stay healthy
14_Spring Cleaning_2022_EGLE.pdf
Spring Cleaning for Water Quality
As we declutter our homes, there are steps to take to protect water quality that you may not have previously considered
15_Watershed Friendly Lawn Fertilizer Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Watershed Friendly Lawn Fertilizer
Learn more about how your choice of fertilizer affects our waterways
16. Land Use and Water Quality_2022_EGLE_Fixed.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Land Use and Water Quality
Learn more about how different land uses directly affect water quality
17. Rain Barrels Citizens Guide_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Rain Barrels
Learn how to make rain work for you!
21_Invasive Species 101_2022_EGLE.pdf
Invasive Species 101
Check out common invasive species in the watershed, as well as how to take action
22_Native Plants and Water Quality_2022_EGLE.pdf
Native Plants and Water Quality
Native plants are ecological superheroes; learn more here!
23_Selecting a Lawn Service_2022_EGLE.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to Selecting a Lawn Care Service
Did you know that there are lawn care companies who are devoted to protecting water quality?
24_Stormwater 101_2022_EGLE.pdf
Stormwater 101
The basics on stormwater pollution
28_Homeowners BMPs_2022.pdf
Homeowners Association Best Management Practices
How can HOAs do their part to protect water quality?
29_DIY Rain Barrel_2022_EGLE_With Diagram_enlarged.pdf
DIY Rain Barrel
How to DIY this rain-catching tool
30_Citizens Guide PFAs_2022_EGLE_fixed.pdf
A Citizen's Guide to PFAS
What is this emerging contaminant?
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