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My Volunteer Water Project
June 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
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Linda Ascione

WyfoCommunity

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 135 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    322
    gallons
    polluted water runoff prevented
  • UP TO
    0.1
    pounds pesticide and excess fertilizer
    prevented from entering watersheds
  • UP TO
    3.0
    water collection systems
    installed
  • UP TO
    20
    hydrozones
    created
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted

Linda's actions

Waterwise Beautification

Use Permeable Pavers

I will reduce polluted runoff and support groundwater recharge where possible by replacing 30 square feet of concrete with permeable surfaces.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Collect Rain Water

I will create 2 rain garden(s), bioswale(s), or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Share Your Project On Social Media

I will share an image or video of my project on social media and tag @wylandfoundation along with a caption highlighting the benefits of eco-friendly gardening.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Hydrozone Your Landscape

I will "hydrozone" my yard and garden so that low water-use, moderate water-use and high water-use plants are grouped together.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Use Native Plants When Possible

I will plant 25 square feet of native species, landscape with water-efficient plants in order to reduce general water usage, and minimize fertilizer and pesticide use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waterwise Beautification

Plant a Tree

I will reduce stormwater runoff, promote better air quality, and reduce CO2 from our atmosphere by planting 1 tree(s) in my home or in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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  • Linda Ascione's avatar
    Linda Ascione 4/03/2021 11:38 AM
    Beautiful day to work outside in the garden!!! Planted a tree in my backyard, and played some more stepping stones!!!  
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