Pick up dog and other animal waste and dispose of it with the rest of your solid waste. Bacteria in animal waste contribute to unhealthy waterways.
Follow fertilizer package instructions carefully, don't over fertilize, and don't allow fertilizers or pesticides to run off your yard.
Don't apply fertilizer if you think it's going to rain.
Leave grass clippings on the lawn, or compost them, in order to utilize them as natural fertilizer.
Only use lawn chemicals when necessary.
Don't put anything down storm drains.
Clean sidewalks, driveways and other pavement by sweeping instead of using a hose. Spraying these surfaces with water will carry pollutants on their surfaces into the storm drains and into our local waterways.
Dispose of vehicle fluids properly. Oil, gas, and antifreeze are the primary contributors to pollution in waterways.
Keep your vehicle properly maintained in order to prevent toxic fluids from leaking out of your vehicle.
Wash cars on gravel, landscaped areas, or other permeable surfaces instead of in the driveway or street where soapy water may enter the storm drains.