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! You’ll be entered to win one of our limited edition prizes—a tote bag or sticker set. Raffle entry deadline is 6/15/26. One entry per person.