Region 1: EPA New England

How You Can Help

The public is strongly urged to get involved in their local beach program. Things you can do to help are to:

Don't litter;
Participate in clean ups and other river events in your community;
Pick up after your dog;
Don't feed waterfowl;
Don't dump oil, wash water, or other household wastes into storm drains;
Use rain barrels to capture and reuse water and/or consider planting a rain garden to naturally collect and absorb rainwater;
Minimize the use of pesticides and fertilizers on your lawn;
Volunteer to monitor the water at your beach
Encourage the development and implementation of your community's stormwater management program;
Report illicit discharges or connections to local and state officials;
And, share your knowledge with others!