Public Education and Outreach

Stormwater pollution prevention is essential to protecting our environment, local waterways, and public health. As rainwater flows over impervious surfaces, it can pick up harmful pollutants like sediment, which can choke aquatic habitats, and E. coli, a bacteria dangerous to human health. Chemicals such as pesticides, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), and mercury can accumulate in the ecosystem, contaminating water sources and posing long-term health risks to both wildlife and people.

Public involvement plays a vital role in reducing these pollutants through practices like proper pesticide use, erosion control, and responsible pet waste disposal, all of which help safeguard water quality and preserve our natural resources for future generations. Please follow the links below to see what you can do to protect our local creeks.