Actions for Everywhere
Treat water as if we had to drink it​
Don’t be wasteful with water
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Never put used oil or other chemicals down storm drains or in drainage ditches. Bring chemicals to a hazardous waste management depot for proper disposal.
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Reduce nutrients (fertilizers, etc.) and other harmful substances from entering the drain
Use your consumer power for good​
Buy products made by companies taking steps to reduce their impacts on the environment and minimize pollution to our lakes, rivers, and streams.
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Look for:
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Paper and wood products from forests that care about the environment. Look for Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified products.
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Certified electronic equipment. ​​EPEAT approved computers are made using less hazardous materials like lead and mercury​
Support businesses that sponsor and promote Lake Friendly's mission.
Speak your mind. Get involved.
Promote and support Lake Friendly actions and events.
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Get community groups involved.
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Support initiatives that help protect our waterways.
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Spread the word about ways in which we can all help protect our waterways.
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Let your elected representatives and local officials know that you support and encourage policies and processes that protect our waterways.
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Take part in municipal planning meetings to make sure developers and planners consider alternatives to drainage conventional ways to manage runoff.
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Support proposals that contain adequate consideration and design detail to collect, convey, manage and treat overland runoff and drainage.