Jun
22
Written by:
Nature Conservancy LI
6/22/2010 2:50 PM
It’s officially summer! And what a great start to the season. Hopefully, you are getting out and enjoying the nature and environment around us. By now, nature is in full swing. Ospreys are feeding their chicks, piping plovers have hatched and insects are busy pollinating crops.
There’s a lot to celebrate this summer. But there’s also a lot to be mindful of when you are out there enjoying the natural world. As I mentioned a few blogs ago, I’d be sharing some tips about our waters. Things you should know and how you can help. Here’s a few simple solutions:
1. Pick up any trash you see on the beach. As it turns out, the ubiquitous white plastic bag looks like a squid when it’s in the water. And what eats squid? Many marine creatures -- sea turtles, dolphins, whales. When they eat plastic, it spells disaster.
2. BYOB. That’s bring your own bag when you go shopping! Less disposable bags mean less waste in our waters.
3. Reduce your fertilizer and pesticide use, go organic when you can. Less chemicals in our environment is simply a good practice, especially if you live near the water.