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Even with the recent rain and snow, we're STILL in drought - here's how you can help!
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how your dog sleeps at night knowing you pick up their poop so it doesn’t pollute our local waterways
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To keep waterways in your community healthy, follow these steps:
🤡Never dump leaves in wetlands or waterways
🤡Keep paved areas and storm drains clear of leaves
🤡Mow your leaves with a mulching mower
For more info visit: yourcleanwater.org/yard-wast…
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national dog day is a great reminder that when you pick up poop, you help prevent the bacteria in pet waste from polluting our environment.
it’s the right thing to doo.
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Rain gardens work with the natural flow of water runoff on your property to have well placed plants absorb and use the water. Rain gardens made of native plants can absorb more water than your lawn, which then goes on to recharge groundwater sources. #RainGarden
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You can have a great lawn, save money, and protect local waterways!
Runoff from rain and irrigation carries fertilizer into water bodies posing environmental risks.
For more info visit: yourcleanwater.org/lawn/
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[Storm Briefing Wed into Thu] A late season Nor'easter will impact the region Wed into Thu. This will bring the potential for heavy rain with renewed river flooding, wet snow mainly across the high terrain along with strong winds and coastal flooding too.
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Clean Water Braintree retweeted
[Storm Briefing Wed into Thu] A late season Nor'easter will impact the region Wed into Thu. This will bring the potential for heavy rain with renewed river flooding, wet snow mainly across the high terrain along with strong winds and coastal flooding too.
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[April 2nd-4th Storm] There are still uncertainties in the details that need to be ironed out; but growing potential for a storm Tue night into Thurs to bring higher elevation snow/lower elevation rain, strong winds & coastal flooding to SNE.
🧵on each of these impacts below:
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Remember to pick up after your pet every time you take them out. Dog waste is an easily preventable source of stormwater pollution. #ScoopThePoop
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Check it before you wreck it. Your septic tank needs regular inspections every 1-3 years to avoid malfunctions and leaks that can pollute nearby waterways. #BeSepticSmart
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Walks are always better when we scoop the poop! Dog waste is full of bacteria that can pollute waterways, so be prepared on walks and bring a bag with you. #ScoopThePoop
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Since your dog can't flush, lend them a hand and scoop the poop to prevent dog waste from polluting stormwater and local waterways. #ScoopThePoop
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A “stormwater-friendly” lawn is one that can absorb rainwater and does not harm local streams due to the over-application of chemicals. Learn more about stormwater and the simple steps that you can take to protect our waterways at, ow.ly/19tB50JjuqH
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Just In: 90% of Massachusetts is now in some level of drought.
"The drought has been both spreading and intensifying ... Additionally, fire danger in the northern half of the state is steadily on the rise"
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Thur. 4/14 - 7-8:30 pm
Virtual Rain Garden Presentation (on Zoom)
Join NepRWA Executive Director Ian Cooke & Environmental Scientist Declan Devine & learn how to plan your own rain garden.
Register at bit.ly/37KjbdB or call the Morrill Memorial Library 781-769-0200 x2
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Lawn chemical runoff contains pollutants that may contaminate drinking water supplies and are toxic to humans and aquatic organisms. Consider using organic fertilizers and pest control methods!
🌱 DON’T overwater after fertilizing.
🌱 DON’T fertilize right before it rains.
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#DidYouKnow Some toxic chemicals that wind up in our waters are not attached to sediment. Concrete washout is a significant pollutant from construction sites. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping measures can minimize the effects of these pollutants: ow.ly/uGUW50HUAT9
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Once sediment reaches our waterways, it can degrade water quality. The @EPA Construction General Permit (CGP) requires operators to preserve native topsoil on site unless infeasible and protect all soil storage piles from run-on and runoff.
2022 CGP: ow.ly/r8TW50Ge7aq
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During a snowstorm, go easy on the salt! Excess salinity from salt and other chemical deicers can damage vegetation, pollute stormwater runoff, and wash harmful chemicals down the storm drain and into our streams. Apply deicers early and sparingly. A little goes a long way!
