ERIE, Pa., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Educating homeowners about sustainable lawn care behaviors and the responsible use of fertilizers in preserving water quality was the focus of a water quality forum held today in Erie, Pa. Hosted by Environment Erie, the Alliance for the Great Lakes and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the forum, which was attended by a diverse group of stakeholders representing urban planning, stormwater management, and water quality stakeholders, discussed community-based solutions to preserve Lake Erie's water quality.

Regional program emphasizes lawn care and best practices to preserve water quality MARYSVILLE, Ohio, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company today announced a multi-year, regional partnership focused on public education about simple lawn care tips to enhance water quality. "The future of the Great Lakes has a lot to do with our actions in and around the home," said Cameron Davis, president and CEO of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, which is the oldest citizens' Great Lakes organization in the country.

To: ENVIRONMENTAL EDITORS Contact: Anne Rowan of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, +1-312-353-9391, rowan.anne@epa.gov CHICAGO, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. EPAs Great Lakes National Program Manager and Regional Administrator Mary A.

To: ENVIRONMENTAL EDITORS Contact: Donna Stine of