The McDowell FoundationPasco County • Scallop Conservation • Clean Water
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Clean Water Action Sheet

Small actions on land help protect the waters scallops need.

At home

  • Keep yard waste out of storm drains.
  • Use fertilizer carefully.
  • Maintain septic systems.

In the yard

  • Pick up pet waste.
  • Reduce erosion.
  • Choose Florida-friendly landscaping.

On the water

  • Protect seagrass by idling in shallow areas.
  • Keep trash and fuel out of the water.
  • Dispose of shells responsibly.
Real photo
Real seagrass meadow photo: Heather Dine / NOAA Photo Library via Wikimedia Commons.
The McDowell Foundation • themcdowellfoundation.org/scallop-conservation • Real photos sourced from NOAA/Wikimedia as captioned.