Clean Water Solutions

Because stormwater pollution originates from the actions of many people going about their daily lives, little changes in behavior can make a big difference. Here are some simple tips that will help you be part of the solution to controlling polluted runoff:

• Get to know your watershed and find out where the water flows when it leaves your property.
  
  
• Pick up after your pet.
  
  
• Limit fertilizer use on lawns and gardens or use natural organic fertilizers.
  
  
• Use pesticides sparingly. (especially those with phosphate)
• Take your car to the car wash since they treat the wash water, or wash your car on your lawn where the water flows into the grass.
  
  
• Don’t sweep, rake or hose yard debris or other materials into the street.
  
  
• Landscape your property to reduce the amount of impervious surface and replace grass with natural plantings to slow water flow.

 

Food For Thought

1. Sheboygan County is working with State and local municipalities to help improve area waterways.

2. Lake Michigan is the greatest asset of our region - we must work together to protect it!

3. Science and engineering can help us to understand our problems, but we need to change our individual behavior to make a real impact!

 

Top 10 Things You Can Do
Click to learn about ten ways you can become a solution to water pollution.

 

At Home
Click to learn how you can start doing the little things to reduce stormwater pollution.

 

Responsible Boating
Click for ways to ensure your watercraft is not a source of stormwater pollution.

 

Report Polluters
Click to report polluters that you see dumping pollutants into the street, down a drain or into a waterway.

 

Get Involved
Click to learn about ways you can become involved in community programs that target pollution prevention activities.