Clean Water, Beautiful Park
Explore 'Green Infrastructure' Techniques in Ocean County Park that reduce non-point source pollution entering the Metedeconk River and Barnegat Bay
What is The Metedeconk
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What is Non-Point Source Pollution?When it rains, storm water runoff drains from a watershed to its receiving waterway. Human activities pollute runoff. This could be as litter, car oil, pet waste, or chemicals such as lawn fertilizers or pesticides. As watersheds have developed over the years, much of the natural land has been disturbed or paved over with asphalt and buildings. Rain water can no longer filter back into the ground and instead flows off these developed areas carrying with it pollutants that harm water quality.
What are We Doing to ImproveThe Metedeconk River Watershed?
Where Are We Working?Ocean County Park, Lakewood, NJ
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What Can I Do To Help Limit Pollution?Think about the water features while you enjoy the park today and the ways in which you can help keep it cleaner for people and wildlife. Educate yourself about how to lessen pollution or prevent it from occurring in the first place.
The American Littoral Society and partners will be improving the water quality in Ocean County Park through 2018 by implementing a series of “Green Infrastructure” techniques that reduce non-point source pollution entering the Metedeconk River and Barnegat Bay. These projects are built to mimic natural systems. We hope you will visit often to learn more about the many ways we are making a difference and join us in protecting and restoring clean water for your park, your community, your river and the Bay. |
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