Riversafe Lakesafe survey Question Title * 1. We dispose of paint, pesticides and other toxic products through a municipal household hazardous waste disposal program. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Question Title * 2. We dispose of unused pharmaceuticals and personal care products by participating in a take-back program or by properly sealing the packages and depositing them in the trash. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Question Title * 3. Maintenance is regularly performed on our vehicles to avoid leaks that may wash into storm drains and our waterways. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable Question Title * 4. We wash our vehicles at a car wash or wash on the lawn to keep untreated wash water from entering into the storm drain. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable Question Title * 5. We dispose of all waste oil from vehicles and other household engines such as snow blowers, chainsaws, etc. through a household hazardous waste program. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable Question Title * 6. We limit or don't use fertilizers on our lawn or garden. -or- We test our soil to ensure we are supplying the proper amount of fertilizer to our lawn and garden. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 7. We limit, spot spray, or don't use pesticides/herbicides on our lawn or garden. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 8. We mow our grass high (2' 1/2" - 3' 1/2") for the health of our lawn. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 9. We leave grass clippings on the lawn (mulch) ~OR~ collect and compost them. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 10. We water our yard sparingly, if at all ~ OR ~ We will consider a rain sensor if we water our lawn on a regular basis. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 11. We manage our roof runoff water through methods that collect the water such as rain barrels or direct drainage through vegetated areas that promote filtration. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 12. We have or will consider installing a rain garden in our landscape to reduce storm water runoff and promote infiltration. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 13. We have or will consider using native plants in our landscape to reduce water and fertilizer use. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 14. We leave or maintain a buffer on areas adjacent to surface water (near a river, lake, pond, or a wetland) where we promote native vegetation, limit mowing, and maximize diverse vegetation to provide filtration of runoff and protection from erosion. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable (I do not live near a river, lake, pond or a wetland) Question Title * 15. In the winter, we use deicer (salt or salt alternatives) sparingly, and only as needed. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Not applicable Question Title * 16. We clean up after our pets in our own yard as well as on our dog walking route. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable Question Title * 17. We prevent groundwater pollution from our septic system by maintaining our tank and drainage field, through routine inspections, cleanouts, protection of tank and drain field, monitoring for issues. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable Question Title * 18. We properly wash our boat and/or other equipment that comes in contact with our surface waters between uses on other waterbodies to prevent the spread of invasive species. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable Question Title * 19. We have or will consider installing and maintaining natural shoreline (near a river, lake, pond, or wetland) features and remove or minimize any unnatural or hardened banks such as seawalls where feasible. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable (I do not live near a river, lake, pond, or wetland) Question Title * 20. We have refrained from or minimized the removal of vegetation and the addition of sand to the shoreline (near a river, lake, pond, or wetland) to create recreational area. Already Do Pledge to Do No we do not Not applicable (I do not live near a river, lake, pond, or wetland) Question Title * 21. We have not used Coal Tar or other high PAH Sealants on our existing pavement and/or we will refrain from using this sealant in the future. We do not use Coal Tar Sealant We Pledge to not use Coal Tar Sealant We may use Coal Tar Sealant in the future I pledge to raise this concern to the property owner Question Title * 22. Tell us about other water quality activities you do now around your home (Rain barrels, native landscaping, composting, etc.) Question Title * 23. Which of the following apply to your Property: On a Lake On a River or Stream Both Neither Question Title * 24. Would you like to set up a time for someone from the watershed council to come out and discuss other possible resource concerns, solutions, and/or ways to help continue to be RiverSafe and LakeSafe? Yes No Question Title * 25. Would you like more information on any topic covered in this survey? If so which topic(s)? Question Title * 26. How did you hear about this survey? (newspaper, website, social media, friend etc.) Question Title * 27. Today's date: Date / Time Date Question Title * 28. Name: Question Title * 29. Address: Question Title * 30. City, State, Zip: Question Title * 31. Email: Question Title * 32. Phone number: Question Title * 33. How can we improve this survey? Done