Strathcona县敦促居民在草坪上为土壤和野生生物留下树叶, Strathcona County urges residents to leave leaves on lawns for soil and wildlife, but keep them off roads to prevent flooding and pollution.

在斯特拉思科纳县,鼓励居民将落叶留在草坪和花园,而不是拖走。 In Strathcona County, residents are encouraged to leave fallen leaves on lawns and gardens instead of raking them. 一个薄薄的层,特别是被一个粘糊糊的割草机切碎的薄层,保护土壤,支持蜜蜂和蝴蝶等过冬的野生生物,并在土壤分解时丰富土壤。 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. 叶子与草剪和食物废料混合时,也使天然泥浆和堆肥有效。 Leaves also make effective natural mulch and compost when mixed with grass clippings and food scraps. 然而,公路上的叶子会堵住暴风雨的排水,造成洪水、冰和河流污染。 However, leaves on roads can block storm drains, causing flooding, ice, and river pollution. 并透过该县保护当地水道计划, 采取暴风雨排水方式, 藉由帮助居民将叶子从街道上移开。 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.