Conservation for the Home and Lawn

Using conservation practices for the lawn and home reduce the following pollutants:

 

Pathogens Reduces Water Quality Cause Disease Reduce Recreational Use	Sediment Impairs Drainage In Streams and Lakes, Blocks the Light Essential for Plants and Animals Destroys the Habitat of Aquatic Plants and Animals
Toxins Reduces Water Quality Destroys Aquatic Animal and Plant Habitat	Trash and Debris Destroy Aquatic Animal and Plant Habitat Impairs Aesthetics of the Environment
Fertilizers Reduces Water Quality Destroys Aquatic Animal and Plant Habitats

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Home and Lawn Conservation Practices

• Leave Grass Clippings on Lawn to Reduce Weeds and Conserve Soil Moisture
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• Increase Grass Length to Reduce Weeds and Conserve Soil Moisture
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• Use Soil Tests to Determine the Amount and Type of Fertilizer Needed
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• Apply Fertilizers in the Fall When You Will Receive the Most Benefit
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• Compost or Mulch Yard Waste to Reduce the Amount You Send to the Landfill
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• Use Natural Forms of Pest Control
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• Read and Follow Labels on Yard and Home Chemicals
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• Avoid Applying Lawn Chemicals Near Water or Sewers
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• Use Native Plants
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• Cover Bare Soil with Straw or Mulch to Reduce Erosion
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• Plant Trees, Tall Grasses, and Shrubbery Along Waterways to Provide Shade for Aquatic Plants and Animals and Improve Aquatic Habitat
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• Switch To Non-Hazardous Household Cleaning Products
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• Give Away the Household Hazardous Waste Products You Do Not Want to Groups like Habitat for Humanity or a Local Shelter
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• Properly Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste