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You can keep your lawn and garden green and at the same time help solve the pollution problem by taking these easy steps...

• More is not better. Use pesticides sparingly. “Spot” apply, rather than “blanket” apply.
• Read labels! Use only as directed.
• Never dispose of lawn or garden chemicals in storm drains. This is illegal dumping.
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• Use non-toxic products for your garden and lawn, whenever possible.
• When watering your lawn, use the least amount of water possible so it doesn’t run into the street and carry pesticide chemicals with it.
• Don’t use pesticides before a rain storm. You will not only lose the pesticides, you will also be harming the environment.
• Store pesticides in leak-proof, water-proof, and sealed containers.

Storm drains on campus go directly to the Rouge River. So, if you see a spill/illicit discharge to a campus storm drain; immediately contact Public Safety at 313-593-5333.

Storm Drains are for Rain...

• Never dispose of automotive fluids in the street or gutter since they will directly flow to the Rouge River, lakes or streams in your community.
• Take automotive fluids to your local auto parts store, repair shop, or household hazardous waste center for recycling.
• Just four quarts of oil spilled down a storm drain causes an eight acre oil slick on a rive or lake.

...not automotive fluids.