When rain falls and washes into the drain, it carries pollution on streets and sidewalks with it. The water flows directly to creeks, wetland and the Bay. Storm drains do not connect to the “sewer” or water treatment plant, like many people believe.
Litter, car wash water and pet waste are just a few things that hurt wildlife and ruin our area’s natural beauty if we don’t keep them off streets and out of storm drains. We’d love your help keeping our creeks and the Bay clean.
Click below for tips on what you can do:
- Always Use a Trash Can
- Use Reusable Bags, Cups and Water Bottles
- Take Household Hazardous Waste to a Drop-Off
- Use a Commercial Car Wash
- Think Before You Spray—Use Less-Toxic Pest Control
- Pick up Pet Waste and Dispose in the Trash
- Sweep Don’t Hose Your Driveway
- Tap Into the Rain
Pledge an action to keep the Bay clean and get one of 200 limited-edition tote bags with Joanna’s art—great to reduce litter on our streets! Not among the first 200? We’ll send you a sticker sheet so you can show your support for local wildlife and the need for clean creeks and a clean Bay.