1. Managing Shoreline Properties Your name here

2. Water Cycle

3. Watersheds

4. Groundwater

5. Water Quality & Your Home Household Wastewater Yard and Garden Care Stormwater Management

6. Septic Systems

7. Bacterial Contamination - Septic System Problems

8. Septic system isolation distances 50 feet or more 4 feet or more high water table level

9. Remedies Proper Maintenance and Prevention –Regular pumping and inspection –No harmful inputs –Water conservation and minimizing inputs Alternative systems –Mounds –Sand Filters –Community System –Sanitary Sewers

10. Stormwater Concerns Nutrients Sediment Hazardous chemicals

11. Shoreline Landscape Guidelines Protect and preserve existing native vegetation Prevent disturbances Encourage or plant additional native vegetation

12. Best Management Practices Lawn Fertilizer Tips –5-10 foot buffer strip with no fertilizer and extra high cut –No phosphorus fertilizer –Appropriate Nitrogen –Neatness Counts!

13. Best Management Practices Lawn Mowing Tips –Taller is better (3”) –Mulch –Neatness Counts! Lawn Irrigation –Light and often –No Runoff! www.turf.msu.edu

14. Buffer Zone

15. Benefits of a Naturalized Shoreline Stabilize Shoreline Increase habitat Corridors Filter nutrients and sediment Encourage infiltration Reduce maintenance

16. Naturalized Shoreline Guidelines Protect and preserve existing native vegetation Prevent disturbances Encourage or plant additional native vegetation

17. Before &After

18. Where does your storm water go?

19. Stormwater Management

20. Stormwater management special consideration for ponds and lakes Minimize impervious surfaces Dig small ponds in drainage ways Create meandering walkways of porous paving materials

21. Safety Issues at Home Exposure to fertilizers, pesticides, and other HHP from: –Improper handling or application –Improper storage –Accidents –Contaminated water

22. Safety Issues at Home Proper Protective Equipment Clean up spills Proper disposal

23. Questions?