Posted: Friday, May 12, 2023
Did you know? Agricultural activities that cause non-point source pollution most generally occur in the absence of a conservation plan according to EPA. How do you use your property? You can conduct your farming activities in ways that protect water resources!
Remember… we all live in a watershed (the area of land that drains into a certain waterbody like Manchaug Pond), so our daily activities at home, around the lake, at the campsite, and at the barn are something we need to think about when it comes to the lake and clean water. 
- Do you understand your site and how to work with it?
- Is your farm, garden, or barn/coup area “stormwater friendly”?
- Do you know the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can help?
Learn more… check out this second in a series of newsletters geared to small farms, gardeners and animal owners… Click the icon for a PDF of Fact Sheet 2.2: How Can Hobby Farmers Protect Water Resources? and visit our Hobby Farm website page and our Hobby Farm Facebook group for all fact sheets and watch for our next in the series on Friday. If you live in the Manchaug Pond watershed, have a large garden or own farm animals, and would like to be considered for a special help with an educational site visit by a trained stormwater professional, contact us at www.manchaugpond.org.
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