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<br /> <br />FROM STREETS TO STREAMS: <br />WHATEVER IS IN THE STREETS GOES STRAIGHT <br />TO OUR STREAMS VIA STORM~SEWERS <br /> <br />KEEP THE STREET IN FRONT OF YOUR HOUSE CLEAN <br />Grass clippings and leaves that are <br />washed into our water bodies are <br />like dumping fertilizer in our lakes. <br />Clean up oil, pet waste and correct <br />erosion . <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br /> <br />MINIMIZE WATER FLOWING OVER HARD SURFACES <br />· Redirect downspouts into your yard an d ilstall rain barrels to collect the roof <br />run-off. <br />. Plant native plants (deep roots absorb more water, provide habilat and help <br />slabUize so~. <br />. Create rain gardens (low areas with tolerant plants to absorb excess water). <br />. Use peNious pavements (where the water soaks in) whenever possible. <br /> <br />YOUR ACTIONS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE <br />. The MN Phosphorus Lawn Ferblizer Law, now in effec~ prohibits the use of lertiizers conlaining <br />phosphorous in the T1Mn Cities unless your soil test indicates that you need it Of you are slarting a <br />new lawn. THE MIDDLE NUMBER OF YOUR FERTILIZER BAG SHOULD BE "0". <br />. Fall is the best time to fertilize, but get a soil1:lst first! (Go to www.extension.umn.edu and follow <br />the "Yard and Garden Lile" link orcaIl612-625-3101.) Read the U of M Extension's latest <br />research on lawns. <br />. Mow your grass b 3-inches (to help shade out weeds - minimizing herbicide use). <br />. Volunteer! Contact RCWD to get your group involved storm drain stending or water monitoring. <br /> <br />
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