Factoid/2008/11/19

Runoff-Reducing Tips for Homeowners

The Potomac Conservancy has these tips for homeowners:

1. Get a rain barrel to collect storm water.
2. Install a rain garden or green roof to slow runoff.
3. Advocate strong storm-water regulations at the state and county level.
4. Do not fertilize your lawn, or use organic alternatives sparingly.
5. Replace unnecessary lawn with natural plantings.
6. Don't wash your car in the driveway, and change your oil at a commercial operation.
7. Replace driveways and sidewalks with permeable alternatives.

- excerpt above from The Free Lance Star article.

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