For ResidentsWhen it rains, the storm water that runs off driveways, lawns and houses carries pollutants like yard waste, oil, fertilizer and pet waste down storm sewers and into nearby lakes, streams and rivers. By taking some easy, no-cost or low-cost steps you can reduce both the runoff and pollutants that leave your property. Hold Onto Your Rain Starve Algae Get Involved 10 Things You Can Do to Improve Minnesota’s Lakes and Streams (printable brochure) Four Tips for Watershed-friendly snow and ice removal(printable brochure) Residential Snow and Ice Care Brochure
News and Announcements
Commercial snow and ice care contractors can help protect waters from chlorides Upcoming November and December 2010 Road Salt Education Programs in Twin Cities (see the Minnesota Pollution Control Web site at www.pca.mn.us for additional information on the MPCA Road Salt Education Program) 10th Annual Road Salt Symposium on February 3, 2011 Commercial Snow and Ice Removal Brochure Snow and Ice Care Envelope Stuffer Public Involvement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission The BCWMC has an opportunity at each of its monthly meetings for citizens to bring up concerns, provide input, and ask questions. The BCWMC typically meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month except for November, when it meets the Wednesday prior to the third Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at Golden Valley City Hall at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427. Check the BCWMC online calendar for meeting dates. Public Outreach Efforts and Citizen Water Quality Sampling Opportunities
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