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Lawns and landscapes can contribute to water quality and quantity issues if improperly designed and managed. Through sustainable design and management, lawns and landscapes can protect water resources and provide many other environmental, economic, and social benefits. Homeowners can help protect water from pollution and reduce excess water use by:
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For in-depth information on these topics and how you can make a difference, see these Extension NebGuides and visit the above linked topic pages:
*pdf documents require Acrobat Reader. Download free from the Adobe Web site. Help us help you! Information presented within the lawn and landscape section of this Water Web site has been reviewed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Stormwater and Greenspace Team. Members include Mary Anna Anderson, Tadd Barrow, Erin Bauer, Sarah Browning, Kathleen Cue, John Fech, Kelly Feehan, Thomas Franti, Roch Gaussoin, George Haws, Jim Hruskoci, Don Janssen, Clyde Ogg, Steve Rodie, Jim Schild, Dave Shelton, Richard Sutton and Kim Todd. |
Newly seeded lawns and freshly planted trees and shrubs should be watered regularly until the ground freezes. But don't neglect the established landscape. It needs water too. UNL Extension Lawn & Landscape Publications New EPA Video-- Reduce Runoff: "Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In." |

