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Fall Leaf Campaign: MyFairLakes of Dane County, Wisconsin

View Leaf Campaign brochure.

Rain washes leaves in the street down storm drains and ditches and into nearby lakes and streams. Even if the leaves themselves don't move, rain seeping through leaf piles and leaves crushed by car tires makes a rich "nutrient tea" that flows along the curb into the storm drains.

View our Fall Leaf Campaign Brochure.

What's the problem with leaves?
Compost leaves
Use leaves in flower beds
Mow or mulch leaves
Call your municipality
Raking guidelines
Bagging guidelines
Other resources

 

Visit Love Your Lakes campaign page

Do you own or work at a bar or restaurant? Be sure to get some Love Your Lakes, Don't Leaf Them coasters for your establishment! Email info@myfairlakes.com now to request yours!

Multimedia

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Listen to our radio spot: First run | Second run
Watch our TV spot: QuickTime format | Windows Media
View our brochure: PDF format
Watch our DVD
Dane County's "Plant Dane!" Grant Program
Love Your Lakes, Don't Leaf Them

Brought to you by:

Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership

608.224.3746 | info@myfairlakes.com