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    Keeping Biscayne Bay Clean

    Minimize polluted surface water:

    • Never allowing discharges to enter any surface waters (including cans, bottles, cleaners, sewage, fertilizers, paper products, paint chips, swimming pool backwash.)
    • Never pour paints, solvents, oils or other hazardous materials down the sink or on the ground because they can affect water quality in the Bay.
    • Don’t flush chemicals, plastic tampon applicators, condoms, etc., especially on board boats!
    • Keep dumpsters away from surface waters
    • Remove boats from water when making repairs

    Minimize when you fertilize:

    • Apply fertilizer more frequently and in smaller applications
    • Choose salt and drought-tolerant plants such as buttonwood, mahogany and live oak that don’t require extensive fertilization and irrigation
    • Select a fertilizer which has at least ¼ of the nitrogen in a slow-release water insoluble form
    • Override the harmful effects of pesticides:
    • Reducing the pesticide use, reduces the chances of harming desirable plant and animal species, our community and Biscayne Bay
    • Plant native South Florida plants such as gumbo limbo, wax myrtle and live oak which are less susceptible to pest invasion
    • Don’t use pesticides as a preventive measure. Monitor insects and allow for natural predators to reduce pest populations.
    • Choose the least toxic pesticides available.

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    Don't be fuelish:

    • Automotive leaks mean more gasoline, motor oil, metal parts, etc. in our stormwater runoffs.
    • Maintain your vehicle so leaks are promptly repaired.
    • Recycle motor oil. Call the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at 1-800-741-4DEP for the recycling location nearest you.
    • Never dump antifreeze or motor oil into storm drains, ditches or on the ground.
    • Be sure to conserve water and use biodegradable, low phosphate soap when washing your car.
    • Carpool and use public transportation whenever possible.

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    Put litter in its proper place:

    • Garbage is not only unsightly but may cause death to many of the Bay's marine animals. Do not throw any trash into the water.
    • While boating, store trash on board and dispose of it on land.
    • Never dispose of monofilament fishing line in the water.
    • Break or cut loops of six-pack holders to ensure that, if the rings escape into the Bay, it won’t entangle an animal.
    • Don’t dispose of plastics in a sewer system.
    • Avoid using plastic or Styrofoam utensils, containers, straws, etc.
    • Request paper bags instead of plastic. Better yet, when you go shopping, bring your own reusable bag instead.
    • Recycle your plastics. Call Community Recycling about curbside pickup at 633-3100.
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