Water Quality

We all live in an area of land that will drain rain and snowmelt to a body of water. This land is our watershed. Our actions on the land directly impact the quality of the rivers, streams and the […]

Protecting our waterways is a top priority. Everything that enters our storm drains—grass clippings, yard waste, soaps, pesticides, fertilizers, automotive fluids, pet waste, and litter—flows directly to our streams, rivers, and ultimately Lake Erie.

We can safeguard our rivers and Lake […]

It may surprise you to learn that everyday activities around your home can contribute to pollution and harmful algae growth in Lake Erie. Fertilizers, pesticides, yard waste, wastewater, and pet waste contain phosphorus and nitrogen, […]

Several types of waste can emerge from the ground, sidewalks and driveways once the snow melts and the busy season begins. Do not let it all wash away with the next rainfall. Keep the runoff clean by following the steps below:

Sweep up […]

The winter season brings a lot of concern for pollution getting into our waterways when it’s upon us. The ground freezes and loses its natural ability to filter pollutants. These pollutants accumulate in snow banks and ice throughout the winter […]

According to the Rochester Institute of Technology, 22 million pounds of plastics enter the Great Lakes each year, which accounts for 90% percent of the litter profile on our beaches.

Scientists have found plastic in every living organism they have studied […]