Community Members

Click on the tiles below to learn what you can do as a community member to help protect our stormwater!

  • algae monster coming out of algae covered river
    Stop the Algae Monster! Excessive Nutrients are Harmful
    Harmful algae can form in waterways due to excessive nutrient loading from yard waste. Prevent the algae monster by keeping a few key things in mind.
  • person walking dog past a pile of dog poop
    Stormwater Stan: Scoop the Poop!
    Don’t just leave it there Stormwater Stan! Picking up pet waste prevents excess nutrients and other contaminants from entering our water.
  • dirty mechanic spilling oil down storm sewer
    Stormwater Stan: Vehicle Maintenance Faux Pas
    Don’t be a Stormwater Stan! Please remember to dispose of all fluids properly when maintaining vehicles and equipment. Water entering…
  • photo of storm sewer inlet with illicit discharge text
    Stormwater 101: Illicit Discharges
    What are Illicit Discharges? Illicit Discharges are anything other than rain or snow melt that enters storm sewers such as dirt, oil, chemicals, concrete, and excess nutrients. Report any of these things to your local municipality if you see them entering the storm sewer system.