Ever wonder what you can do around your home to make stormwater cleaner and Protect Wisconsin’s Waterways? Check out the articles below to learn more about what you can do at home to keep Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and ponds clean!
Around The Yard
One of the biggest impacts you can have on stormwater health is changing your gardening and yard maintenance practices. Below are a few key everyday activities you can do in your yard to protect our waterways. Following these small suggestions while you maintain your yard will lessen the negative effects on the Rock River and other Wisconsin waterways.
Rain Gardens - A beautiful way to keep water out of storm drains
Cover Bare Soil – Keep sediments and soil out of the water
Mowing – Mow it high and let it lie
Lawn Watering – Smart watering for a smart-looking lawn
Fertilizer and Pesticides – A little goes a long way
Leaves – Nature’s mulch
Pet Waste – Don’t let Fido spoil your river
Downspouts – Don’t waste the water that comes off your roof
Flooding – Learn how to prevent stormwater damage from flooding and erosion
From Your Driveway To the Drains
Proper yard maintenance isn’t the only place you can make a difference. Check out these tips for reducing your impact on our waterways in your driveway, on your sidewalks, and the street storm drains near your house. Remember, YOU can make a difference on the water quality in Wisconsin’s waterways.
Car Care – Boats are not the only vehicles that affect water
Car Washing Tips– When you wash your car, hazardous materials can flow into our waterways
Road Salt and De-Icers – Maintain safe roads, driveways, and sidewalks with water-safe alternatives
Hazardous Household Chemicals – don't dump household chemicals, paints, or other items down the storm drain
