Active at home
It’s easy to keep our rivers healthy. Small changes to things you do in your home and your garden or while you are out and about enjoying the rivers can make a big difference to river health.
Tips include:
- Wash your car on the lawn to keep detergents out of stormwater drains
- Take your rubbish home with you when you’re out enjoying the rivers
- Pick up your dog’s waste and put it in a bin or worm farm – it is full of nutrients that can feed algal blooms
- Check with your local council where to dispose of paint, oil and chemicals - they can end up in the rivers if tipped down the drains
- Use phosphorus-free detergents when washing clothes or dishes because phosphorus is one of the main nutrients that feed algal blooms.
