Getting kids involved in around the house is a great way to
show them their actions can make a difference.
You don’t have to live near a dead zone to help out, it is important to
keep all of our water ways clean and healthy.
There are many things children and families can do to minimize the amount
of pollutants that enter your local rivers and streams.
In your yard
Go easy on the chemicals: always follow the directions on
the label and never pour excess chemical down storm drains.
Don’t over water: too much water can carry chemicals or nutrients
into ground water or storm drains.
Try using compost instead
of chemical fertilizer. A worm bin can
speed up the process plus children can help build the bin.
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| photo from watershedactivities.com |
Cars
Go to the car wash: washing your car at home might save a
few bucks but the water flows into the storm drain. Unlike the pluming in your house, storm drain
water is not treated and flows directly into water ways. Going through the car wash is also pretty
fun. If you are going to wash at home be
sure to us biodegradable soap.
Fix leaks as soon as you notice them: anything leaked onto
the pavement will end up getting washed away by rain and end up in river and
streams.
Pets
Pick it up: left outside rain carries bacteria and excess nutrients
and possible parasites into water ways. Yuck! Make you always bring a bag when you take
your dog for a walk.
Looking for more ways to help?
Volunteer to help clean up rivers, plant a vegetable garden
or help out on a local organic farm.
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