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TOP 8 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN YOUR YARD TO PROTECT OUR WATER RESOURCES

  1. Limit use of fertilizer and pesticides.

  2. Plant native vegetation.

  3. Redirect rooftop runoff to vegetated areas or collect in rain barrels.

  4. Dispose of pet waste properly.

  5. Carefully choose where to wash your car and properly maintain vehicles.

  6. Construct a rain garden

  7. Dispose of or recycle chemicals properly.

  8. Reduce paved surfaces.

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