What You Can Do

What You Can Do

There are a number of opportunities for citizen to help protect and restore Maryland's water resources. Environmental and community groups actively help reduce nonpoint source pollution by sponsoring volunteer monitoring programs, educational seminars, providing input on environmental policy issues and implementing small watershed projects. Individuals can also help protect Maryland's water resources by practicing smart household and lawn management practices. For more information about programs or initiatives in your areas, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8708.

Environmental/Community Programs	Smart Household and Lawn Management
Volunteer Programs (local) Volunteer Water Monitoring Maryland Conservation Corps (local) Tree-mendous Maryland (local) T.E.A.M. DNR (Teaching Environmental Awareness in Maryland) (local) Surf Your Watershed (local) Adopt-Your-Watershed (national)	Limit lawn pesticide and fertilizer application and apply at appropriate time Maintain your septic system Dispose household chemicals properly Control runoff and soil erosion by planting grasses and trees Conserve water Drive less/Carpool Start a compost pile Dispose of pet waste properly Recycle used oil and antifreeze

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