What can I do to prevent pollution?

What can I do to prevent pollution?

     Many ways that we can do to prevent pollution among them is through urban storm water runoff that keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and debris out of street gutters and storm drains such as these outlets drain directly to lake, streams, rivers and wetlands. We also can apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly and according to directions. Dispose of used oil, antifreeze, paints and other household chemicals properly, not in storm sewers or drains. If your community does not already have a program for collecting household hazardous wastes, ask your local government to establish one. Then clean up spilled brake fluid, oil, grease and antifreeze. Do not hose them into the street where they can eventually reach local streams and lakes. We must control soil erosion on your property by planting ground cover and stabilizing erosion- prone areas.

     Moreover then that we also can prevent pollution through mining. That become involved in local mining issues by voicing your concerns about acid mine drainage and reclamation projects in your area.

     Then through forestry that use proper logging and erosion control practices on your forest lands by ensuring proper construction, maintenance and closure of  logging roads and skid trails. Also can report questionable logging practices to state and federal forestry and state water quality agencies.

    And lastly agriculture that manage animal waste to minimize contamination of surface water and ground water. Also must protect drinking water by using less pesticides and fertilizers. Reduce soil erosion by using conservation practices and other applicable best management practices.