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What you can do to help!

Is there anything I can do to help in the restoration?

Individuals need to be supportive of the restoration process and become actively involved in eliminating future pollution to the lake. There are numerous actions residents can take to do their part in restoring Newburgh Lake, including:

- Do not apply fertilizers over paved surfaces such as sidewalks or driveways.

- Do not apply fertilizers or pesticides if rain is forecasted.

- Wash your car so that the soapy water doesn't run into the street.

- Stop household hazardous waste from entering storm drains.

- Keep your car properly maintained. Leaking oil and other fluids are significant pollutants carried in stormwater runoff.

Additional Information

If you would like additional information on what you can do to help in the restoration of Newburgh Lake or would like more information about the Rouge Project, call the Rouge Information Line at 1-888-223-2363.
Last Updated: 12/7/01

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The Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project is funded, in part, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants #XP995743-01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -08 and C-264000-01.