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Noticed green scum or murky water in your neighborhood pond lately? It's likely algae — and while it's naturally occurring, excess nutrients can make it worse. The good news: what you do in your yard makes a difference. Here's how to help:

🌿 Keep leaves and grass clippings out of storm drains
🌿 Limit fertilizer use on your lawn
🌿 Don't feed the geese (yes, really — they produce 3 lbs of waste per day!)
🌿 Pick up pet waste - even in your own backyard!
🌿 Plant native buffers along the water's edge

Read more about stormwater ponds: https://brnw.ch/21x3fcj

What’s one small thing you do to help protect our environment at home or at work? Drop your go-to habits below – whether it’s using reusable bags, planting native species or keeping storm drains clear.

Your ideas could inspire someone else to become a Bay Star!

Wish recycling came with a cheat sheet? 📋 It does. Not sure what can (and can’t) be recycled? Don’t guess, just check our recycling lookup tool for Hampton Roads residents ♻️ https://brnw.ch/21x3fch

Which of these is NOT okay to pour down the drain?
🍝 Pasta Sauce
🥩 Gravy
🥗 Salad Dressing
🥜 Peanut Butter

Drop your answer below! 👇 Fats, oils and grease can clog pipes and cause sewage overflows that harm our waterways. The answer might surprise you.

Watch askHRgreen on the The Hampton Roads Show talking about the Bay Star Program and how local residents and businesses are helping keep Hampton Roads waterways clean and protected.

Special thanks to askHRgreen team members Sam McNeil and Michelle Williams for sharing their expertise and highlighting ways we can all make a difference: https://brnw.ch/21x3iFv

Watch the full segment here: https://brnw.ch/21x3iFu

HRS: Tips to keep our waterways clean and protected AskHRGreen has tips and advice on how to make it easy to be green.

Ready to make a difference right here in Hampton Roads? 🌿 This summer, we're challenging you to get outside, give back, and go green — all at once. Participate in 757 Volunteer Eco-Bingo by completing activities with local environmental partner organizations before July 11, 2026, and earn your Partner Prize Bag.

Download your card and start checking off squares: https://brnw.ch/21x3fce

It's Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! 🦀 The Bay is one of our greatest natural treasures — and every action we take on land affects the water for generations to come.

Summer pool season is here, but what you use to clean up could end up in our waterways 💧 Swap out harsh chemicals for eco-friendly alternatives that protect Hampton Roads' rivers, lakes, and the Bay. Swipe to see simple switches you can make before you dive in 👇 https://brnw.ch/21x36b8

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