We need your help!
Homeowners
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Proper lawn care – raise mower deck for deeper roots and improve infiltration
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Minimize impervious surfaces – less hard surfaces will decrease runoff and allow for more water infiltration
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Pollinator habitat – plant pollinator habitat to help reduce runoff
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Use rain barrels - catch the rainwater and use for watering plants when the weather gets dry. This helps to reduce runoff
Shore land homeowners
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Proper lawn care – eliminate the use of fertilizers
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Shoreline erosion control – keep natural vegetation or plant a natural vegetation buffer on the shoreline
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Septic system maintenance – have your septic system inspected to make sure it is operating correctly
farmers
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Cover Crops – plant cover crops to keep the soil covered and in place year round
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Grassed waterways and buffer strips– trap sediment and nutrients before they reach water bodies
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Nutrient Management Plan – apply fertilizer and manure based on soil and plant needs so that excess does not leave the field