10 Things You Can Do For Your River Rural Guide
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10 Things You Can Do For Your River Rural Guide
Protecting the health of our river is in the best interests of all people, and all communities!
1. Be “Well” Aware.
Be careful where you store toxic substances as they can infiltrate soil and contaminate your well water. Test your well water annually.
2. Go Natural.
Maintain a healthy buffer of trees, bushes and pants beside all rivers, streams and lakes on your property. This filters out excess nutrients and contaminants and reduces erosion.
3. Waste Management.
Proper disposal of pharmaceuticals, batteries, paints and hazardous waste prevents unsafe run-off to water. Keeping livestock and pet waste away from surgace water and wells is also important.
4. Conserve.
Using less water reduces the burden on our rivers and groundwater reservois, conserves energy and supports future generations.
5. Educate. Inspire. Act.
Learn about your river and how it benefits your community then teach and encourage others to become advocates for the river. Collective actions make a difference!
6. Maintain Your Septic System.
Properly built and maintained septic systems prevent bacterial contamination and nutrient loading of nearby lakes and rivers.
7. Eliminate Toxic Substances.
Chemicals found in pesticides, fertilizers, personal care, and cleaning products eventually find their way back to your groundwater and the river. Avoid pesticides and choose non-toxic, phosphate-free cleaning products.
8. Eat Organic, Locally Grown Food.
Pesticides, fertilizers and livestock waste are a serious threats to well and surface water and must be managed carefully.
9. Maintain Vehicles and Equipment.
Proper car, boat and farm equipment maintenance prevents oil and fluid leaks which run-off into the river or infiltrate
to groundwater.
10. Use Your River.
Swim. Drink. Fish. Know your rights. Using your river sends the message that it’s worth protecting. When we stop using the river it stops being protected.
This pamphlet was developed in partnership with Les Citoyens Responsables et Gestionnaire de CDP La Ligne Verte
Supporters
Société de développement communautaire de Prescott et Russell
Le Cap: Centre d’apprentissage et de perfectionnement inc
Ontario Trillium Foundation
The design was provided by Character Creative.
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