Homeowner Links
Below are a few select resources for homeowners looking to minimize the impact their property can have on the Chesapeake Bay.
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Rainwater Harvesting
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From the Chesapeake Ecology Center, this guidebook provides design and installation instructions, sample rain garden designs, and plant lists.
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from the University of Arizona
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Native Planting/Backyard Habitat
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Chesapeake Bay Field Office | Northeast Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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The NWF has a program that allows your backyard to be certified as a wildlife habitat.
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Downspout Disconnection
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Included on this program page is a how-to brochure for residents.
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Miscellaneous
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From the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, this short guide addresses bay-friendly lawn care.
