Sea Grant Illinois-Indiana
Lawn to Lake provides information on how to protect water quality through natural lawn care. This rack card is geared towards lawn care retailers, explaining the benefits of carrying phosphorus-free (P-free) fertilizer and natural lawn care products.
This fact sheet explains what a watershed is–the area of land that drains to a specific body of water. The focus is Indiana and the six coastal watersheds that have a direct impact on the water quality and quantity of Lake Michigan. The fact sheet also gives advice on how protect watersheds and how to reduce fertilizer inputs.
Feature Headlines
A directory for soil testing companies in the Great Lakes area.
Discussion of the Buffalo River Restoration Partnership project from 2011-2013
Nearshore environments include wetlands, beaches, and grass meadows of a lake. This factsheet describes life in a nearshore, water quality in this area, why degradation occurs, and what you can do to improve nearshore water quality.
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