Tag: pets
-
6 ways to protect your lake’s water quality
Want to improve water quality on your lake? Why not prevent overland flooding and erosion and help your forests at the same time? Here are 6 simple things you can do at the cottage to be a hero. 1. Never put soap in the lake. Soaps add phosphorus to the water, which, along with fertilizers…
-
As Climate Warms, Algae Blooms In Drinking Water Supplies
Photo: A toxic algae bloom in Oregon’s Detroit Lake caused havoc in May, when toxins made their way into the city of Salem’s drinking water. Oregon has since enacted rules requiring water systems to test for algae toxins. Dirk VanderHart/Oregon Public Broadcasting The vague warning jolted citizens in and around Salem, Oregon to attention on…
