Stream Care Guide:

Management Tips for Streamside Property Owners

Hazardous Materials

Exercise care when using any pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.

Many yard and garden chemicals are extremely toxic to aquatic organisms and inhabitants of the riparian corridors, such as birds. Even small amounts of these compounds entering streams in airborne droplets as you spray or in storm runoff can affect stream life.

Avoid application of herbicides or pesticides within the streamside zone and exercise caution when applying them on adjacent areas as well, taking care to minimize any possible wind drift.

Contact your local Agriculture Commissioner for permits and guidelines for the pesticides or herbicides you use. Your local University of California Cooperative Extension/County Farm Advisor can provide recommendations as to the type of pesticides to use. Always follow the directions on the container regarding proper use and disposal.

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