Tips for Clean Waterways

Dispose Properly

• Compost or bag your leaves & lawn clippings
• Don’t blow leaves or lawn clippings into the street
• Sweep up any spills or overspray of fertilizers on sidewalks or streets

Be Car Smart

• Use a commercial car wash, where water is recycled and sent to treatment facilities
• Wash your car on the lawn or gravel
• Dump your soapy bucket in the sink

Fertilize Efficiently

• Always follow the manufacturer’s application recommendations
• Fertilizing in the early fall promotes healthy root system — leading to stronger, more resilient lawns & plants

Scoop It. Bag It. Trash It.

• Clean up dog waste & dispose properly.
• Stormwater Infographic (SVG)