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4. I care about protecting the quality of water in our watersheds. I know that clean rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers are necessary for health, recreation, and the survival of all creatures.
5. I pledge to be Watershed Smart! I commit to taking as many of the following steps to protect our local water resources. I understand that by taking these steps it will not only protect the watershed, but will also save me time and money.
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9. In maintaining my lawn, gardens, and landscape, I pledge to… *

   (Please select a minimum of 2 commitments)

   1. nurture native trees, shrubs, and flowers around my home. I will limit lawn areas. I will plant or allow natural buffers to grow at the edges of streams and wetlands.
   2. mow my lawn properly, following the rule of “mow high and let it lie.”
   3. I will use the highest setting on the mower, not cut more than one third of the height of the grass, and allow the clippings to lie as mulch.
   4. water my yard infrequently or not at all. I recognize that one inch of water a week is usually fine. I will not water when the sun is high or overnight.
   5. I will recognize that brown grass is dormant, not dead. It will return to life when rain comes.
   6. use fertilizer carefully or not at all. I will have the soil tested to determine what my yard needs. I will never apply phosphorus on an established lawn unless the soil is deficient.
   7. If necessary, I will use only a slow-release, low- concentration fertilizer or natural compost.
   8. abstain from using pesticides and herbicides. I will protect children, pets, birds, and butterflies from lawn-care toxins. I will only spot treat if necessary.
   9. create natural places for the water to soak into the ground. I will use swales or rain gardens to manage stormwater.
   10. I will limit paved areas and will use pervious materials when possible for patios, driveways, and walkways.
11. In maintaining other areas around my home, I pledge to…*

    (Please select a minimum of 2 commitments)

    1. have my septic system pumped out every two years.
    2. repair leaky faucets and toilets, and purchase only water-efficient appliances and fixtures.
    3. use non-toxic cleaners and “green” building materials in my home.
    4. learn how to dispose of unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
    5. dispose of pet waste in the trash or a pet-waste processor (better).
    6. wash my vehicles in a carwash or on the grass, but not on my driveway.
    7. direct my roof runoff into drywells or to other infiltrations if the surrounding soils are permeable, well-drained; and it meets Health Code requirements.
13. First Name*
14. Last Name*
16. Email address*
17. Date*
    Date
19. If you would like to receive a window cling car decal proclaiming that you took the Watershed Health Pledge, please include your mailing address below.
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26. State
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29. Co-Sponsored by: Town of Coventry Conservation Commission and the Coventry Lake Advisory & Monitoring Committee.
31. Adopted by the Coventry Town Council: February 6, 2021.
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