Protecting Your Gardens, Lawn…and Your Lake by Love Your Lake
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Protecting Your Gardens, Lawn…and Your Lake
Many people work hard to have a lush, green lawn. However, what we do on our properties can impact the health of our lakes. Up to 35 per cent of precipitation can run off lawns and enter nearby water bodies. Alarmingly, a U.S. Geological Survey study found higher concentrations of some pesticides in urban waterways in comparison to agricultural settings.