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We know we are supposed to have clean hands
before we eat. And clean teeth after we eat. But, clean
storm drains? What is that all about?
Well, guess what? Everything that goes
down a storm drain runs through the drainage system and
eventually ends up in our streams! That's right. It
all ends up, untreated, in our streams and rivers.
It ends up in the waterways where we swim, and where our
children swim, where we fish and where our children fish
and where we go boating—are
all affected by what goes in the storm drain!
Think: Only rain in the drain!
If each one of us makes sure that only rain—and none of
the yucky stuff—goes down the drain, |
we can protect
our streams and rivers, both
for ourselves and for future generations.
Each person might think he or she has little
effect on our streams and rivers, but together we are more
than 4 million people! Imagine if 4 million people kept
yucky stuff out of the storm drains! If we all work together,
we could make a difference.
So, here is a checklist of yucky stuff
that we must keep out of our storm drains and yards, and
off our streets.
Also, if a product label includes the word
"danger," "caution," "warning,"
or "toxic," it's a good indication that you need
to be careful in how you use the product and how you dispose
of it. Before you dispose of these items, think about your
streams. "Handle with care!"
Want to learn more?
Check out useful
tips to safely dispose of these stream polluters. Then
find your watershed by clicking
on the place in Kentucky where you live. It also includes
a list of people who can help you be a part of the solution.
Remember: Don't feed the storm drain! |
