DAY 87
BUILD A BUFFER
Runoff is a plague. Especially stormwater runoff. It contains lawn chemicals, oil and grease from streets, and excess water that increases erosion.
Fortunately, there are simple solutions to minimize runoff and building buffers are the best way to do so. Buffers don't even really need to be built, just grown. By leaving a two foot barrier of tall grass or native plants along the edge of your property, you can significantly reduce runoff. This is especially important if you live near surface water such as streams, rivers, or lakes.
Challenge:
Encourage your local municipality to support the use of buffers around public waterways by presenting the idea at a council meeting.
For More Information:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/menuofbmps/index.cfm?action=browse&Rbutton=detail&bmp=82
http://www.urbanforestrysouth.org/resources/library/copy5_of_construction-site-storm-water-runoff-control-vegetated-buffer/view
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