Interpreting L-THIA's Results: Community Action

Community action efforts can be an important NPS pollution prevention tool:

Participate in clean-up activities in your neighborhood.

Write or call your elected representatives to inform them about your concerns and encourage legislation to protect water resources.

Get involved in local planning and zoning decisions and encourage your local officials to develop erosion and sediment control ordinances.

Promote environmental education. Help educate people in your community about ways in which they can help protect water quality.

Get your community groups involved.