Green Yards

GreenYardOutside in our yards, gardens and driveways, it is simple – to protect drinking water sources we need to use less water, create less runoff and ensure the runoff that we do create is as clean as possible.

You can easily achieve a green yard with this Greenscapes Guide.

To understand the evils of stormwater runoff, don’t miss Stormwater – Why Should We Care?

For car washing best practices, check out the RiverSafe Carwash campaign

Quick Fact:

Ontario now has a cosmetic pesticide ban to protect human health and the environment. Pesticides are no longer allowed on lawns, gardens, patios, driveways, cemeteries, parks and school yards.

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Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Office
3889 Rideau Valley Drive
P.O. Box 599
Manotick, ON K4M 1A5