Direct your downspouts onto grass or other soft ground, away from pavement
Vegetate bare spots in your yard
Plant native, drought tolerant, erosion-controlling ground covers instead of lawns to reduce pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer runoff. For more information on using native plants visit http://www.for-wild.org/
What can we do to reduce pollution of our stormwater?
Pick up after your pet and throw the waste in the garbage.
Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
Check for and fix leaks in mechanical equipment.
NEVER dump anything down storm drains.Take all unwanted chemicals, paint, oil, etc, to designated collection sites.
Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and roads.
Maintain your septic system every 3-4 years.
Compost your yard waste.
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission 185 East Main Street Suite 701 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Phone: 269.925.1137 Fax: 269.925.0288 Email: swmpc@swmpc.org
