Activity Books Understanding Water Activity Book | Page 58

We can do many things to help water stay clean.
We learned urban runoff can add to nonpoint source pollution.
Urban storm runoff can include oil, pet waste, gas, antifreeze,
fertilizers, pesticides, paints, litter, and more. Lawns, gardens,
and landscaping are major sources of pollution.
Some things we do to help include:
S Put litter and garbage in trash cans.
S Recycle aluminum cans, paper,
glass, plastic, styrofoam and metal.
S Xeriscape with native plants.
S Recycle leaves and lawn clippings
by making compost.
S Plant plants that encourage butterflies and birds that keep
bug pests away.
S Clean up spilled motor oils.
S Pick up and throw away pet waste.
S Volunteer to help clean up your yard, your neighborhood,
a park.
S Get a bunch of friends together to help clean up your
school, neighborhood, park, canal, ditch, or wetland.
S Ride a bike, walk or take a bus instead of

getting a ride in a car.
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