DID YOU
KNOW: § Storm
drains remove storm water that could cause flooding. Storm drains lead
directly to local rivers, streams, and lakes. Water entering storm drains is untreated and unfiltered before it reaches the Portage Waterway. § Water
entering storm drains may contain oil, antifreeze, gasoline, soil, litter,
pet waste, yard and gardening chemicals, and yard waste. This pollution can eventually
reach rivers, streams, and lakes. § Polluted
storm water from our community can reduce water quality and harm fish and
other aquatic plants and animals in Huron Creek, the Portage Waterway and § Every
time it rains--- polluted storm water washes down the storm drain into our
lakes and rivers. YOU
CAN HELP BY: § Take
your used motor oil to an authorized location to be recycled. § Pick
up waste and litter, such as paper and plastic, BEFORE they reach storm
drains---not only is it bad for the environment but they can clog storm drains.. § Properly
dispose of used batteries, paint, and other chemicals. Help keep our streams, Portage Waterway and Spread the word! Recycle Old Batteries
Although
there aren't facilities available locally for recycling paint, try to buy
only the amount of paint that you can use.
If you can't use it all up and then add kitty litter to evaporate it,
or follow the directions on the can for proper disposal.
Many
thanks to the City of Recycle Your Used Motor Oil The following businesses will accept used motor
oil. These businesses do not charge
for disposing of your waste oil. We
are fortunate to have at least one business near every local community.
Use Less Chemicals in Your Home &
Yard Hazardous cleaning products can be dangerous to
the environment. When hazardous chemical
are poured down the drains in your home, they eventually reach ground water or
a stream, river or lake. Avoid using hazardous chemicals (fertilizers and
weed killers) on your lawn and garden to protect water quality. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A group of home school students compiled
the information in this flyer as part of an Earth Day project with the Our goal is to raise citizen awareness.
We invite you to join our efforts in protecting Huron Creek, the Portage
Waterway, and Please dispose of your wastes responsibly!
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