Discussion of the Buffalo River Restoration Partnership project from 2011-2013

A directory for soil testing companies in the Great Lakes area.

Feature Headlines

• Lake Michigan Shoreline Water is a Medicine Cocktail
• Chicago Students Take on Medicine Disposal
• Recreation Reduces Karner Blue Butterfly Reproduction
• Great Lakes Legacy Act Fosters Riverfront Revitalization
• Forecasting the Fate of Lake Michigan Storms
• Alum can Clean Up Phosphorous from Manure Spills

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.

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.

For a healthy lawn that doesn’t pollute local waters, it is important to avoid fertilizers that have phosphorus (P). This poster, which is made for lawn-care retailers, explains how to identify “P-free” fertilizers. It also provides six easy tips for having a healthy lawn.