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.
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.