|
Muskoka
Watershed Council
CLEAN AND GREEN 13
#1
#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13
 The
Clean & Green 13
One
initiative of the Muskoka Watershed Council is to promote "Clean
& Green 13," a project that the Council hopes will inspire
people to take a look at their every day lives and realize what
kind of impact their actions have on the watersheds that we all
share.
The "Clean
& Green 13" is a list of some positive steps that you can
take right now to improve the health of Muskoka watersheds.
The Clean
& Green 13 Steps
I want my watershed
to be "Clean & Green," therefore I will:
Protect
Air Quality
1. reduce my gasoline consumption.
2. buy fuel-efficient engines (in vehicles, lawn mowers, snowmobiles,
etc).
In
My House/Cottage
3. inspect my septic tank every 2 to 3 years and have it pumped
regularly.
4. use phosphate-free soaps and alternative cleaners such as baking
soda and vinegar.
5. take paint, batteries, aerosol cans and petroleum products to
hazardous waste depots for disposal.
6. recycle and compost in order to reduce my household garbage to
1 bag per week.
On
My Property
7. reduce my use of chemical fertilizers and eliminate my use of
pesticides.
8. preserve the natural vegetation and trees on my property.
9. handle fuel, oil and other chemicals with great care and have
an action plan to deal with any spills that occur.
On
the Shoreline
10. ensure that my docks, boathouse and other structures do not
occupy more than 25% of my shoreline.
11. leave the remaining 75% or more of my shoreline in its natural
state.
When
Using Watercraft, Snowmobiles or Other Engines
12. prevent erosion by reducing boat wake effects on shorelines.
13. buy a 4-stroke engine in any future boat or other recreational
vehicle purchase.
#1
#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13
|
