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Phosphorus: By Terrence J

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PHOSPHORUS

DESTROYING THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Photo by S. F. Pitman

PHOSPHORUS

IS CAUSING THE WATER OF THE MISSISSIPPI TO BE TOXIC
Photo by laurabillings

PROBLEM OF PHOSPHORUS

  • Is causing toxic algae blooms
  • Depleting oxygen levels
Photo by Phil's 1stPix

SOLUTION

  • Don't use it in the river anymore
  • Phosphorus is in fertillizer
  • Don't use it in your yard/garden
Photo by ecstaticist

My River
One way that I would help the river is by raking my leaves.
Another way would be to clean leaves from the sewers.

Photo by mojorider2

CALL TO ACTION

  • Avoid using products with Triclosan.
  • Pick up after your Pet.
  • Collect a Storm Drain
  • Pull leaves from out of the sewer
  • Rake your leaves in your yard
Photo by Jims_photos