Water - Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to help improve water quality?
Here's our Top 10 list of thing you can do everyday to improve water quality.
- Avoid using pesticides.
- Avoid using fertilizers (and if you do use them, apply the proper amount).
- Allow your grass to grow taller (at least 3 inches) and leave grass clippings on the lawn.
- Dispose of hazardous household waste at appropriate collection sites.
- Cover exposed soil with plants, seed or mulch.
- Repair fluid leaks in cars and other vehicles.
- Compost your yard waste.
- Dispose of pet waste regularly.
- Wash your vehicle on a grassy lawn instead of a driveway.
- Don’t hose off your driveway, sweep dirt and debris back onto your yard
What can I do to be more involved in water protection on the local level?
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Become an Aquavist - Tip of the Mitt Watershed's local network addressing policy and advocacy issues that directly effect Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties.
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Support Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and their work through an annual membership, bequest, and more.
- Become a Volunteer Lake Monitoring
- Become a Volunteer Stream Monitoring
- Write your local, state and fereral government officials. Click here for our complete list of contacts.
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