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This spring, consider adopting one our municipal r

This spring, consider adopting one our municipal rain gardens in Chittenden County.

All you have to do is keep the gardens clean and attractive by performing basic maintenance activities like picking up litter, pulling weeds, and installing new mulch. Since the gardens capture their own water, they don’t require much maintenance!

Learn more at rethinkrunoff.org/adopt-rain-garden/

Got an icy walkway? Try sand for added grip instea

Got an icy walkway? Try sand for added grip instead of salt.

Using less salt through the winter leads to less salt in our rivers, lakes, and streams.

Come spring, the plants and animals who rely on fresh (not salty) water to live in the Lake Champlain basin will thank you.

Help keep Lake Champlain clean!

Pet waste can be a major source of bacteria and ex

Pet waste can be a major source of bacteria and excess nutrients in local waters. This can cause harm to people and result in beach closures.

Be sure to pick up dog poop whenever you walk your dog. It’s just as important to pick it up on trails as it is on the sidewalk throughout the entire year!

Help keep Lake Champlain clean!

Thanks to the volunteers who helped to improve wat

Thanks to the volunteers who helped to improve water quality in #shelburnevt and #colchestervt by planting over 700 trees along McCabe's Brook and the Winooski River this fall. This project was possible through a partnership with @winooski_nrcd and the Stream Team. #keeplakechamplainclean

Everyone loves watching the leaves change in the f

Everyone loves watching the leaves change in the fall. However, leaves and debris should be removed from storm drains and properly disposed of.

Take a moment to clear any storm drains near your driveway and yard.

Help keep Lake Champlain clean!

Volunteers needed for tree planting events on Oct

Volunteers needed for tree planting events on Oct 20 and 21. If you love the Winooski River and Lake Champlain and want to help improve water quality and wildlife habitat, consider joining us to help plant 750 trees in Colchester and Shelburne. Details are in the link in our bio. We will take covid-safe precautions.

Fall is actually the best time to prep your lawn f

Fall is actually the best time to prep your lawn for next spring! Instead of using phosphorus-based fertilizer, try aerating your lawn and using compost as an alternative. It will keep your lawn healthy and green and reduce the amount of chemicals that find their way into our lakes, rivers and streams.

Help keep Lake Champlain clean!

Ms. Drop’s Tip for August! During the sum

Ms. Drop’s Tip for August!

During the summer months, you may wash your car at home to save money. But washing your car in the driveway or on the street will send soapy water directly into storm drains.

Instead, try washing it on a grassy area to help reduce the amount of detergents and cleaning agents entering the drains, keeping Vermont’s lakes and rivers clean.

Ms. Drop's Tip for July! Help us keep Lake Champl

Ms. Drop's Tip for July!

Help us keep Lake Champlain clean during these summer months!

By redirecting your downspouts you can help reduce stormwater runoff and prevent sediment and other pollutants from reaching Lake Champlain.

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