More than 6,500 River Star Homes Do Something Beautiful right at home every day. They all pledge to take 7 simple steps to make the River cleaner, while many add backyard rain barrels, living shorelines and more to make their home landscapes even more river friendly. It’s fun, free and easy to join, and when you do, we’ll give you a beautiful flag for your yard, a welcome packet and more. Do Something Beautiful and sign up today!
The River Star Home Pledge
Scoop the Dog Poop
Keep harmful nutrients and fecal coliform bacteria from washing into the river when it rains.
Reduce Lawn Fertilizers
Excess amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus create algae blooms that reduce dissolved oxygen in the water marine life needs
Keep Pollutants Out of Storm Drains
Motor oil, antifreeze, soaps and other pollutants flow directly into the river without being treated.
No Grease in the Sink
Grease is one of the top causes of clogged sewer systems, leading to sewer overflows and the potential for raw sewage to wash into the river when it rains
Don’t Feed the Geese
Feeding the geese and ducks discourages migration and sends excess levels of unrated fecal bacteria directly into the river.
Avoid Single-Use Plastics
Plastic pollution increases our flood risk and causes damage to marine ecosystems as well as shipping, transport and recreational vessels.
Don’t Flush Medicine
Municipal sewage treatment plants can’t fully break down flushed medicines, which harm aquatic organisms and wildlife when they enter the river.
Please note we are moving offices in October! Welcome kits will be mailed out after October 23rd. Thank you so much for your patience, we cannot wait to see you at our new Ryan Resilience Lab soon! Learn more here.