What Can I Do?

Below are some ways you can reduce stormwater runoff and stormwater pollution from your daily activities!

• Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution– this is a NYS Soil and Water Conservation District Brochure. It lists 8 easy ways YOU can prevent pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, pet wastes, detergents, automotive fluids, grass clippings and other pollutants from entering our local waterways

• Dog Waste – Scoop the Poop!

• DISCONNECT YOUR DOWNSPOUTS

Downspout Disconnection Fact Sheet

• INSTALL A RAIN BARREL TO COLLECT ROOF RUNOFF

Rain Barrel Facts

Rain Barrel Facts and Soil and Water District that Sell Rain Barrels

• DISPERSE WATER FROM DISCONNECTED DOWNSPOUT

• PLANT A RAIN GARDEN

Rain Garden Brochure

Rain Garden Poster

• REDUCE IMPERVIOUS SURFACES

• LAWN CARE BEST MANGEMENT PRACTICES

• Properly Dispose of Hazardous Wastes – Tompkins County Solid Waste has multiple household hazardous waste collection days each year. Please refer to their website for information regarding upcoming dates and times: http://www.recycletompkins.org/Garbage/Household-Hazardous-Waste