In Hampton Roads, we also pay a high price when it comes to sacrificing the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay. You do not have to live directly on a Bay shoreline to affect the Bay. Nutrients and chemicals deposited on lawns often end up washing into the Bay via storm sewer systems. These systems receive no treatment and run directly into our local water bodies. The leading threat to the health of the Chesapeake Bay is excess nitrogen and phosphorus pollution, which are frequently applied to lawns in the form of fertilizer.
Natural Resources Conservation Service/United States Dept. of Agriculture
This quarter’s stormwater article provides tips for a “stormwater friendly” lawn. Click the image below to access the article and find out more.
Steps for Healthy Lawns and a Healthy Bay
