Travel/Leisure

If you own a boat, protect the water by always using a funnel when refueling from a gas can. Be equally conscientious when refueling from a gas pump to avoid spills.

Don't feed waterfowl human food. It can harm them in the following ways: They become dependent on the unhealthy food and stop foraging for natural plant and animal material. They lose their desire to migrate to warmer climates where natural food sources are abundant. The constant artificial food source contributes to overpopulation, resulting in water-quality concerns.

Make sure your garden hose is adapted with a trigger nozzle and that any leaks are patched with a hose mender. Note: if you need a hose mender, note the size of your hose (inside diameter) before leaving for the hardware store; hose menders come in different sizes.