Homeowner Conservation
Simple Ways To Care For Your Property And Watershed
The Elks Run Watershed Group developed this conservation video series to
share practical best management practices that homeowners can apply around
their homes and land simply and affordably.
Programs and incentives may be available to help cover the cost of these
improvements. For more information, contact Kristen Bisom, Conservation
Specialist with the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District and the
West Virginia Conservation Agency.
Project Support
These videos were made possible by a grant from the Environmental
Protection Agency’s
Chesapeake Bay Program
and were produced by
The Downstream Project
Rain Gardens
Learn how rain gardens can help capture and absorb stormwater,
reduce runoff, and create a more attractive landscape around your home.
Rain Barrels
See how rain barrels can collect roof runoff for later use while
helping reduce the amount of stormwater moving across your property.