Use Best Management Practices to protect water quality. Control soil erosion and animal waste, slow run-off with vegetated areas, and manage the use of fertilizer and pesticides
Call your local Soil Conservation District to develop a conservation plan for your land. Ask about cost-share funding and other financial incentives
Everyone
Get involved with efforts that plan for the future of your watershed by attending local meetings
Plant and preserve native trees and shrubs along streams to help absorb excess water. Their roots reinforce the soil, and their leafy vegetation filters rainfall and shades the stream for aquatic life
Become a recreational river user. Gain an appreciation for our rivers, streams and reservoirs.
