There are many ways you can help take care of the watershed...
Conserve Water
You can conserve water in day-to-day life: take shorter showers, fix leaks and turn off the water when not in use, use rain barrels, etc.
Learn more ways with our partner Clear Choices Clean Water
Discard Safely
Don’t pour toxic household chemicals down the drain; take them to a hazardous waste center. Better yet, avoid chemicals if there are less hazardous alternatives.
Connect with your local facility for specific questions and guidelines:
Jackson County Recycling District
Monroe County Waste Reduction District
Pick Up after Pets
When pet waste is left on the ground or disposed of improperly, water quality and your health may be at risk. Bacteria, parasites, and viruses contained in pet waste can be an environmental hazard.
Learn more here.
Leave No Trace
These principles are designed to provide an easily understood framework for anyone visiting the outdoors.
Learn more about the Seven Principles here.