Become Water Wise at Home
Runoff from your roof, lawn, or driveway can carry harmful pollutants to our waterways. By performing some
of these practices at home, we can do a lot to keep our rivers and streams safe and clean.
-Pick up pet waste
-Implement lawn care BMPs
-Reduce chemical cleaners and landscape products or use water-safe products
-Disconnect downspouts
-Increase green space
-Install a rain garden
-Reduce water consumption
-Keep drains clear of litter and debris
Tips for the homeLawn care tips
Become Water Wise at Work
Just like at home, runoff from roofs and parking lots of businesses can carry harmful pollutants to our waterways. Oil, litter, debris, and heavy metals from vehicles have been tied to fish die-offs and reduced water quality. Here is what businesses in Marion County can do to keep our rivers and streams safe and clean:
-Become
EarthWISE Certified
-Add storm drain stencils to your parking lot storm drains
-Install beneficial stormwater facilities and receive a credit on your stormwater bill. Contact
Matt Knudsen for more information!
-Reduce chemical use from cleaners and landscape products or use water-safe products
-Introduce landscape best management practices
Become Water Wise During Construction
To protect waterways, wetlands, surface water, open channels, and closed storm drain systems, the County Commissioners have set two ordinances requiring erosion prevention and sediment control practices during construction site activities. Here are some resources for constructions sites:
-Stormwater Quality Treatment Engineering Standards for within the Stormwater Management Area
-Clean Water Services Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Manual
Contact
Land Development Engineering & Permits
(503) 584-7714
