In Dane, only the rain goes down the drain. Why only the rain? Umbrellas - tilted right What can I do?

What can I do?

Throughout the year you can do quite a bit. Use less de-icing salt on your walk ways and driveway. Sweep grass clippings off the pavement and back onto your lawn. Use phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer based on a soil test. Aim downspouts to grassy areas away from pavement. Keep leaves out of the street. Compost leaves and grass clippings. Plant a rain garden. Install a rain barrel. Contact your local officials about storm water concerns where you live. Click on the links below to visit web sites that address things you can do in your home and community to protect the streams and lakes.

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

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Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership

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