Region 3, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, launched its new "Healthy Yards, Healthy Lawns, Healthy Environment" (H3) lawn care campaign at Temple University's yearly "EarthFest 2005" to raise awareness of the issue and provide information and resources to educate the public.

The campaign is designed to educate homeowners in responsible lawn care and landscaping practices. Lawn care products may contain large amounts of nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorous, and pesticides that can wash into lakes and streams and cause blooms to smother aquatic life.

For more information, visit the EPA Beneficial Landscaping webpage.

4/29/2005