The community can play an important part in protecting water resources by:

• Not pouring motor oil, chemicals or other waste down storm sewers;
• Recycling used motor and heating oil;
• Washing vehicles in an approved car wash to prevent soapy water from entering storm sewers;
• Disposing of trash in designated park receptacles or at disposal facilities;
• Maintaining and regularly pumping septic systems;
• Bagging and placing pet waste in the garbage and keep livestock waste covered;
• Using slow release or organic fertilizers at or below recommended rates. Avoid the use of fertilizers with added herbicides;
• Using chemical toilets or other similar devices when camping or visiting parks;
• And by being careful with campfires, never leaving a fire unattended.