1. Choose plants and grass that require minimal chemical upkeep.

2. Avoid over-fertilizing and never fertilize before a rain.

3. Avoid getting fertilizer on sidewalks and driveways.

4. Use pesticides as a last resort.

5. For a small spill, sprinkle with sawdust or kitty litter, seal in a trash bag and put in the trash. Do not wash in the gutter.

6. For a large spill that could affect your creek, call the City's Environmental Hotline at 974-2550.

7. Divert rooftop runoff onto grass so water can be absorbed gradually.

8. Use wood decking, bricks or interlocking stones for walkways and driveways so water can be absorbed.

9. Dispose of used oil and antifreeze by putting it in a sturdy container and taking it to your neighborhood gas station or the City's Home Chemical Collection Facility. (Call 416-8998 for information)

10. Wash your car at a car wash or where water flows into the grass.