Get Involved
In order to restore and protect the Ross Barnett Reservoir Watershed, it is essential that everybody gets involved and does their part. Simple changes in behavior can make a huge difference in the sustainable protection of the Reservoir and its tributaries for future generations.
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HOMEOWNERS
Simple day-to-day activities, such as taking a shower, brushing our teeth, cooking, washing our car, or even turning on a light switch, do not just start and end in our homes, but have a direct effect on the health of the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Learn what you can do to help the Reservoir. |
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BOATERS
The Ross Barnett Reservoir, in addition to its use as a water supply source, is used extensively for recreation - primarily boating, fishing, and water-skiing. While we're having fun on the water, we need to be mindful that our actions can have an impact on the Reservoir. |
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LAND DEVELOPERS
Construction activities, aside from the actual building of structures, typically involve a combination of clearing land, removing vegetation, grading the land surface, excavating earth, removing and importing soil and/or in some cases, rock, installing utilities, installing septic systems or sewer lines, building access roads and driveways, and establishing permanent landscaping. |
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FARMERS
As farmers consider ways to maximize their productivity and profitability, their focus also needs to be on protecting water quality. Farmers can do their part to protect the Reservoir and its tributaries. |
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BUSINESSES
What can businesses in and around the Pearl River watershed do to become involved in protecting and restoring the Ross Barnett Reservoir? Here are some ways businesses can step up their efforts to reduce waste and pollution, as well as educate their employees about how they can help improve the health of the Reservoir. |
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CIVIC GROUPS
Local governments are critical partners in restoring and protecting their local waterways. Here are some ways that local governments can help protect and restore the Ross Barnett Reservoir. |
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SCHOOLS
While you may spend your summers swimming, boating or simply enjoying the Ross Barnett Reservoir or one of its many rivers and creeks, heading into the classroom each fall doesn't mean you should forget about the region's water resources. |
