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12. <br />V. Whenever leaves or grass dippings are collected from a la\Mt, they should never be <br />deposited in or adjacent to nearby waterbodies. Rather, compost piles should be <br />established and maintained far enough from the water’s edge to avoid leachinc <br />into the pond. Suggestions for establishing an effective home composting system <br />can also be obtained from the Dakota County Extension Service. <br />10. Use compost instead of fertilizer for enriching home gardens. Not only is compost <br />mo»‘e environmentally sound, but it provides a long lasting source of organic <br />nutrients for vegetables and Dowers. <br />11. When using pesticides, consider spot spraving of problem areas, as opposed to full <br />lawn treatments. Chemical runoff can be further reduced by spraying just once a <br />year in the fall, when pesticides are most effective. <br />In low traffic areas of your lawn (where neighboring properties will not be affected), <br />consider the establishment of non-maintained prairie grasses, wiJdflowers, or mulch <br />beds. Creation of "natural areas" in the home landscape encourages songbirds and <br />wildlife while reducing the amount of lawm requiring fertilization. <br />Residents should be cautious in their disposal ol household chemicals and waste. <br />Motor oil should never be drained directly onto the street. Similarly, liquid <br />chemicals, such as pesticides, paints, or solvents, should never be dumped onto the <br />lawn or into street gutters. Rather, they should be disposed of in accordance with <br />product label instructions. Phosphorus-free detergents should also be used when <br />washing vehicles on driveways or in the street. <br />14. Finally, property owners, with septic systems near lakes or ponds, are urged to take <br />the following precautions: have the system checked ever)’ tw’o years and pumped <br />when necesary; use nonphosphate detergents and employ water conservation <br />techniques; minimize use of garbage disposals; and keep solvents, plastics, paper <br />diapers, and similar products, out of the system. <br />llirough the voluntary participation of Eagan residents in these pollution abatement <br />techniques, the City of Eagan can help to ensure an environment of improved water <br />quality, enhanced recreational opportunities, and the preservation of critical habitat for <br />wildlife. <br />13. <br />20wp:caganres.ide