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Step 2:  Prevent soil erosion

Soil erosion in the single greatest threat to water quality.  It carries nutrients, fills in our streams and ponds and damages fish habitat.  To prevent soil erosion, minimize disturbed areas during construction projects and seed and mulch bare areas as soon as possible.

Learn more about soil erosion and erosion control: 

• Soil Erosion
• See "In Our Back Yard" articles such as:
  • "It's a dirty little secret"
  • "A dirty Tale"
  • "The pollutant that gets no respect"
  • "Tread lightly to protect Maine's waters"

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