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Leaf-ing Behind Clean Water

Leaves are the target of new community water quality programs, because researchers believe they contain phosphorous, which can lead to the deterioration of water quality when it gets into lakes, streams and rivers.

The Freshwater Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of Minnesota waters, claims five bags of leaves and organic debris removed from streets and sidewalks can contain one pound of phosphorus, which if left alone could lead to the growth of up to 1,000 pounds of algae.

To read more about this innovative Minnesota water quality project, click on this link.