How You Can Help

This website is dedicated to educating the citizens of the Fox River Watershed
On this page you will find a number of ways to care for and help improve the Fox River and its ecosystem
Please visit often, as we will continue to add information

Green Construction

Green Construction Practices & LEED Buildings

Gardening & Landscaping

Composting

Green Roofs

Lawn Care

Native Landscaping
and The Conservation Foundation's Conservation @ Home program

River/Waterfront Property Care

Recycling & Waste Disposal

Recycling

Septic Tank Care

Waste Disposal

Resource-Saving Ideas

Electricity & Energy Star Appliances

Gasoline

Natural Gas

Water IN the Home
also see Water Conservation below for outside water

Water Conservation

Rain Barrels

Rain Gardens

Rainwater Harvesting

Volunteer, join an organization, use green practices at your school, church, office or business.

There are many ways you can help make sure
your community is contributing
to the health of our Fox River ecosystem!

Community Ideas

Environmental Groups

Events & Programs of Interest

Green Construction Practices & LEED Buildings

Preserving Land and Open Space

Volunteer Opportunities

What interesting things are communities
in the watershed doing?

Links to other Green Resources

CNT - Center for Neighborhood Technology

Chasing Green

EcoFriend

Green Earth Institute

Solar Tribune - Guide to Home Solar Panels

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