What do leaves in the streets have to do with algae in the
lakes? Rainfall and storm water that run through streets and gutters leach
phosphorus from fallen leaves and carry the nutrient-rich "tea" down
the storm drains and straight to the lakes. Phosphorus is the nutrients that
drives algae growth; so let's do our part to stop leaf litter leaching! Click
on the link to read more about what you can do to help!
Clean Lakes Alliance