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Mulch: The Most Affordable Stormwater Practice for Homeowners

by GrandIsland | Dec 14, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Many homeowners think of mulch as a finishing touch—a way to make flower beds look neat and tidy. But mulch does much more than improve curb appeal. A layer of mulch protects soil, reduces evaporation, helps plants thrive, and...

Ice Melt Products

by GrandIsland | Dec 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents

Stormwater Pollution Sources tl;dr Goal: Cheapest – Sodium chloride (rock salt) Extreme Cold – Calcium chloride For Concrete – Magnesium chloride For Plants / Environment – CMA Lowest Overall Environmental Impact – Ues less salt, shovel...

Stormwater in the Fall

by GrandIsland | Nov 4, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Kids, Residents

Stormwater Pollution Sources Fall is one of the most active seasons for stormwater impacts in our community. As leaves drop and outdoor maintenance increases, so does the amount of material that can enter storm drains during rain or snowmelt. Stormwater does not get...

DIY Projects and Pollution

by GrandIsland | Oct 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater DIY projects are a great way to improve your home, yard, or property. But they also create one of the most overlooked sources of stormwater pollution: everyday project materials exposed to the outdoors. When work happens...

Household Hazardous Waste: What Can Go in the Trash and What Can’t?

by GrandIsland | Sep 5, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Garages, sheds, and workshops often become long-term storage for products we don’t use every day—paint, cleaners, pesticides, motor oil, solvents, and other chemicals. Individually, these items seem harmless sitting on a shelf. But...

A Homeowner’s Guide to Water-Wise Lawn Care and Water-Friendly Landscapes

by GrandIsland | Jul 8, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Seasonal Stormwater Guide A healthy lawn does more than improve the appearance of a home. The way we care for our yards affects how rainfall moves through our neighborhoods, how much water we use, and what eventually reaches local...

Impact of Stormwater: By the Numbers

by GrandIsland | Jun 7, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Residents

Stormwater 101 Seasonal Stormwater Guide Stormwater is a natural part of Nebraska’s water cycle, but when rain falls on developed areas such as rooftops, streets, parking lots, and driveways, it behaves differently than it would in natural landscapes. Instead of...

Pet Waste: Small Mess, Big Quality Impact

by GrandIsland | May 7, 2024 | Education, Grand Island, Kids, Residents

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater Seasonal Stormwater Guide Most pet owners know the importance of cleaning up after their dogs. What many people don’t realize is that picking up pet waste also helps protect local water quality. When pet waste is left on...