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| Use phosphate-free cleaning products
and make sure they don’t end up in the waterways.
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| Don’t use plastic bags for
shopping, use calico bags or other environmentally
friends bags.
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| When you go fishing only take what
you need, don’t exceed the catch limit and release
any protected fish species you might catch. |
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| Don’t catch or collect any
animals or plants from aquatic/marine protected areas
or marine reserves.
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| Wetlands can be protected by minimizing
land clearing, and removing weed infestations.
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| Help stabilise river banks and
creeks by planting local native trees and plants.
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| Don’t release non-native
Aquarium species into our freshwater or marine environments. |
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| Form or join groups that monitor
the health of local streams and rivers.
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| Use less fertilizers and pesticides
on lawns and gardens and mulch the garden to conserve
water. |
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| Wash the car or bike on the lawn
to prevent detergents from entering our waterways.
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| Never pour used paints or solvents
down the drain. Contact local councils about proper
disposal arrangements for such waste material. |
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| When boating, don’t throw
any waste overboard, and use pump out stations for
toilet waste. Keep an eye on the boat motor for fuel
or oil leaks and have them repaired as soon as possible.
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