Protect Lake Erie this winter!
Just beyond our backyards lies one of the world's greatest resources, Lake Erie! With such an abundance of fresh water in Northeast Ohio we sometimes take our rivers and Great Lake for granted. But don’t forget, everything we do on the land affects our waterways. This winter here are some tips to protect your local streams and our Great Lake!
- Don’t dump leaves and yard debris near the lake, a stream, natural area, or storm drain.
- Leaves and yard debris should be composted or mulched into smaller pieces to decompose over the winter. This adds organic material to your lawn and gardens.
- If you use salt on your driveway/sidewalks, salt sensibly! One coffee cup of salt is enough for 10 sidewalk squares.
- Purchase deicer products that are lower in ammonia. Check the ingredients!
Take the Sensible Salting pledge to learn more here: www.bit.ly/SaltPledge. Remember: Only rain down the drain!
Elizabeth Hiser
Elizabeth Hiser, Watershed Program Manager, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District
Volume 14, Issue 2, Posted 10:14 AM, 01.18.2022