Properly managing the areas around homes and rental units can have a significant impact on our water resources. To assist you in this effort, this site serves as a one-stop compilation of information garnered from a variety of sources. A good place to begin is the EPA’s information on Low Impact Development. You can learn more here.

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Yard Care Techniques

• Check out the EPA’s Greenscaping brochure here.

• Here is an excellent brochure on caring for lawns in environmentally friendly ways.

• Here are links to two YouTube videos on environmentally friendly ways to care for lawns—

  • Video 1

  • Video 2

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Stormwater Runoff Reduction Techniques

• Here is brochure containing a list of excellent ideas from the EPA.

• It may also prove beneficial to familiarize yourself with nonpoint source pollution. To learn more simply click here.

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Use and Storage of Pesticides and Fertilizers

The EPA offers a guide that is useful to landscapers and pest control professionals. You can download this brochure here.

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Stormwater Pond Maintenance

The EPA offers considerable guidance on stormwater ponds in this brochure.

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Carpet Cleaning

Here is information on managing waste from carpet cleaning.

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Spill Prevention

Spill prevention information is available here.

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Auto Repair and Maintenance

• You should also check out the EPA's Green Link program here.

• EPA Best Workplace Practices for Automotive Repair and Maintenance Facilities

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