- Never dump anything down a storm drain or in a creek
- Use fertilizers sparingly
- Vegetate bare spots in your lawn
- Use a mulching lawn mower in lieu of bagging
- Consider pest management techniques
- Consider the use of rain gardens
- Consider taking your car to the car wash
- Repair fluid leaks in your vehicles
- Pick up after your pet
- Proper septic system maintenance

Graphic Credit: Allen Engineering and Science, September 2025
