Many areas have streams nearby or running through.

Keeping these streams clean and clear from pollution is important not just for visual reason. Keeping local water clean is better for the environment. Every body of water impacts its surroundings. It supports life and that life is essential for the entire ecosystem that surrounds it.

Lets not forget too, that it is possible that the water from the stream is processed as drinking water somewhere. Keeping the water clean, makes the processing less difficult and the water supply more healthy for everyone.

You do not have to leave your property to keep streams and other bodies of water clean. You can prevent pollution and maintain a green environment right from your very home. The article I have written give the everyday resident a way to keep pollution out of your local water pretty easily.

Check out this link below. I wrote the article on Hubpages and hope that you enjoy it.

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Keep-Streams-Clean

Please also read some of the other posts by TurtleDog