Clean Waters: Starting in Your Home & Yard
The Clean Waters workshop focuses on protecting water resources through
changes in common activities in and around the home. Three major areas
are covered: septic system design and maintenance, hazardous household
waste management and "water-friendly" gardening and landscaping
practices. This workshop is popular with garden clubs, homeowner's
associations and other civic groups. Clean Waters is a joint production
of Cooperative Extension and the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program.
You will learn:
- How
water moves through the environment.
- How
everyday activities add to water pollution problems.
- Practical
ways to manage hazardous household chemicals, septic systems, yards
and gardens.
- How
to protect yourself, local waters and Long Island Sound from pollution.
- How
to landscape with native species to enhance the environment.
The workshop is free of charge and about 1 hour long. We recommend
scheduling 2 hours to allow for discussion and questions. Contact
John Rozum at john.rozum@uconn.edu or
call (860) 345-4511 to schedule a workshop.
| Workshop
Companion Materials |
Fact
Sheets |
| Download |
#1:
What's the Big Deal About Water Quality? 1999. (PDF - 99K) |
| Download |
#2:
Managing Your Household Chemicals. 1999. (PDF
- 85K) |
| Download |
#
3: Caring for Your Septic System. 1999. (PDF - 76K) |
| Download |
#4:
Integrated Pest Management for the Homeowner. 1999. (PDF
- 102K) |
| Download |
#5:
Conservation Landscaping for Water Quality. 1999.
(PDF - 114K) |
| Download |
#6:
Animal Waste and Water Quality. 1999. (PDF - 76K) |
| Download |
#7:
Going Native - Rethinking Plant Selection for the Home Landscape. 1999. (PDF
- 189K) |
| Download |
#8:
Lawn Care the Environmentally-Friendly Way. 1999.
(PDF - 92K) |
| Download |
#9:
The Four Seasons of Water Quality protection. 1999.
(PDF - 71K) |
| Download |
#10:
Conserving Water at Home. 1999. (PDF
- 64K) |
| Download |
#11:
Environmentally Responsible Boating. 1999. (PDF
- 66K) |
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