get involved  (continued)

Protecting our water sources in your pajamas.

Even if you don’t have the time to execute a broad-scale source water protection project, you can do your part while still at home. These basic housekeeping practices will make a great impact on our future water supply one task at a time.

• Carefully handle potentially dangerous substances and properly use and store chemicals.
• Limit your use of fertilizer applications on lawns and gardens.
• Take used oil motor to the recycling center.
• Properly close unused wells.
• Regularly pump and inspect septic tanks.
• Plant vegetation on bare spots of the soil, particularly on slopes, to prevent excess runoff.
• If schedule permits, take part in source water protection discussions and activities.
• Adopt Low Impact Development design methods
• Review more detailed examples of Backyard Conservation Methods and Best Management Practices