According to a survey conducted by Data Research Services in September 2002, half of Atlanta-area residents who have lawns to maintain do the work themselves. Most do not know that using excessive amounts of fertilizer and pesticides wastes money, does little to improve the appearance of the yard, threatens fish and other aquatic life and endangers the health of rivers, lakes and streams. Nutrients from fertilizers - usually phosphates - enter rivers, lakes and streams and stimulate the growth of algae. Excessive algae growth consumes oxygen in lakes and ponds, killing fish and other aquatic life.

The upcoming lawn and landscaping workshop will be held on April 26 at 7 p.m. at the South Fulton Annex located at 5600 Stonewall Tell Road in College Park.� The workshop is free, but registration for the event is required.� Register online at www.cleanwatercampaign.com or call 404.463.3259.

The Clean Water Campaign is a cooperative, multi-agency public education initiative spearheaded by local governments in metro Atlanta, supported by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission.� Its mission is to build awareness of water quality problems and solutions in the 16-county District.� For more information about the Clean Water Campaign, contact Kelley O'Brien at 404-463-3259.

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