TIP: Keep Grass Clippings off of the road, driveway and sidewalk. WHY: With the next rain, the grass clippings will make their way to the storm drain where they will be washed into the nearest lake, river or wetland. WHAT HAPPENS: When the grass clippings enter the lake or river they are dead and they start to decompose. This results in two problems. First they use up oxygen in order to decompose -- the same oxygen needed for fish to live. Second, when they decompose, they turn into fertilizer, adding more nutrients into our overly enriched lakes. Fertilizing the lakes promotes aquatic plant and algae growth -- one of the biggest complaints heard about our lakes. Do not let grass clipping get on roads, driveways or sidewalks If they do sweep them up and put them in your compost bin or back on your lawn -- never in the storm drain. 215 Hamel Road, Hamel, Minnesota 55340 ~ phone 763-478-3606 ~ fax 763-478-3612 info@fortinconsulting.com