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Strathcona County urges residents to leave leaves on lawns for soil and wildlife, but keep them off roads to prevent flooding and pollution.
In Strathcona County, residents are encouraged to leave fallen leaves on lawns and gardens instead of raking them.
A thin layer, especially chopped by a mulching mower, protects soil, supports overwintering wildlife like bees and butterflies, and enriches the ground as it decomposes.
Leaves also make effective natural mulch and compost when mixed with grass clippings and food scraps.
However, leaves on roads can block storm drains, causing flooding, ice, and river pollution.
Residents are urged to keep leaves off streets and can help by adopting a storm drain through the county’s program to protect local waterways.
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