How much does this really matter?
Everyday things like yard care, leaves in the street, water spray vs drip irrigation… do they actually add up in a meaningful way?
Curious what others have seen or learned. If you’ve come across good research on this, feel free to share it.
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This does add up over time, especially across thousands of small, daily inputs.
If you want to dig into the research, here are a few helpful starting points:
• EPA on everyday runoff and pollution: https://www.epa.gov/nps/nonpoint-source-pollution-nps
• Stormwater basics: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/what-stormwater-runoff
• Nutrients from yard care (USGS): https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/nutrients-water
After reading, which parts of the Action Menu stand out to you most?