Vegetative subdivisions are more attractive than stripped lots. Clearing of entire shorelines is also improper since it encourages shoreline erosion. Literature is available on alternative landscaping. Construction in natural drainage ways is discouraged since natural drainage ways host filtering vegetation which protect filtering soil from erosion. In addition, all pesticides should be stored properly.
Literature is available on alternative landscaping.
This reference integrates physical geography, planning, earth science, and landscape design into proper land use planning. These agencies realize that most people are interested in protecting the environment. Educating the population on establishing practices which reduce the generation of contaminants at the source is the best way to solve this problem. Frequent preventive maintenance of automobiles and septic systems, and simple reduction in lawn additives by more homeowners is an attainable goal. Pass the word in your community that reducing nonpoint source pollution starts with each of us.