Homeowners can play a key role in cleaning up our polluted waterways through behavior changes. The majority of pollution in our urban waterways can be linked to common lawn care practices such as over applying fertilizers and pesticides or not properly disposing of pet waste.
One project Congressman Cleaver has been proud to be a part of is Kansas City's 10,000 Rain Gardens campaign.
10,000 Rain Gardens is a regional effort dedicated to educating citizens about what each of us can do to improve water quality and manage stormwater on personal and community property.
Citizens play a key role when they work to understand the challenges of our outdated sewer system and implement tools such as rain gardens and rain barrels. These efforts combined with commercial-sized green solutions yield a powerful cumulative effect in reducing flooding, erosion and pollutants in our rivers and streams. Working together, we will improve water quality and make a difference now and for the future.
To find out more information about the 10,000 Rain Gardens campaign visit www.rainkc.com.
