Friends of Kim Stone

The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater ecosystem on the planet. The Lakes provide 18% of the world’s supply of fresh surface water and 90% of the U.S. supply.  Lake Michigan, by volume, is the second largest Great Lake and its water level has been near record lows for several years now. Highland Park recently adopted a new conservation pricing plan for water (click here for information). Now is a great time to look at your water usage and find ways to reduce. Remember that Highland Park has an odd/even sprinkler restriction in effect for the summer months — sprinkle on odd days if your address is an odd number, or even days for even addresses.  It’s more effective to water early in the morning, so that the water goes into the soil instead of evaporating with the midday sun.  Native plants don’t require as much water as lawns, since their roots reach deeper into the ground.  More water saving tips can be found by clicking here.