Our Water

I chose this image from last september to illustrate the importance of our water. Here you can see what is referred to as " Blue /Green Algae". This occurs when phosphates are introduced into our waterways. The phosphates are an ingrediant used in chemical fertilizers. After a rainstorm these phsphates are eventually washed down into our lakes , rivers and streams. The phosphates then accelerate the growth of natural algae to the point in which you see here in this photo. Millions of tons of this chemical  eventually end up in our water killing aquatic life. True that the algae is a food source for some aquatic life but, One the surface is covered it actually chokes off the oxygen in the water killing almost everything. Just look at Lake Simcoe! It was said that by the year 2050 that water will be a problem due to a shortage of clean water. Beaches are closed each season due to ecoli which breeds in this blue /green algae. Pets have died and children get sick when they come in contact with this toxic algae. We need our water to survive.

So this spring when cleaning your yard and creating your "curb appeal" think about your actions. Don't use chemicles. Instead, use a mulching blade on your mower , use natural fertilizers if you really have to. Because what you do today will affect your children!