If we reduce the amount of slime that goes into our storm drains, our costal waters will be protected. Put trash in the can instead of the gutter. The less herbicides and pesticides you spray, the less you will swim in on the weekend. It all eventually runs down to the beach. Let the run-off water soak into the ground.
Landscaping is prettier and creates oxygen.
Don't water the driveway It won't grow. And all that water washes to the beach. Unless you like to swim in animal poop, make sure you and your neighbours pick up the droppings. The Dept. of Public Works should clean a full storm sewer. More oil enters the beach from urban run-off than from tanker spills.