During the recent floods that battered the Northwest, logging roads were also found to be responsible for multiple landslides in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Excessive roads increase flood problems by speeding run off into streams, and pollute streams with road materials and in some cases landslides. Scientists also blame excessive logging roads for doing more damage to fisheries than even clear-cut. Springtime also means mowing the yard, pulling weeds and raking flower or garden beds. Try to pull weeds instead of poisoning them with chemicals.
Chemical pesticides can pose hazards to humans, pets and the environment.
Chemicals kill the good as well as the bad plants and bugs. Always use only enough fertilizer necessary to feed plants. Excessive use of fertilizers can contaminate the water supply because it is washed by rain or irrigation into drainage systems. Fertilizers encourage rapid growth of plants and algae in lakes and streams causing harm to aquatic life and threatening the safety of boaters, swimmers and anglers. Compost yard waste.