Stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and around the country. Explore the reasons and how you can help.
Small steps add up and start in the home. By making a few small adjustments to our daily habits in the home, the yard and our community, we can work toward cleaner waterways and a healthier, natural environment.
Resources available for Civic Leagues to use in their neighborhood campaigns.
Yard Waste
Information on how to properly dispose of your yard waste, like grass and leaves, to keep them from entering the stormwater system.
Scoop the Poop
Pet waste is a leading source of both nutrient and bacteria pollution to our streams and waterways.
Car Washing
Water from washing cars may contain oils, greases, solvents, detergents and other pollutants that will run into the storm drain and then empty directly into our local waterways untreated. This degrades water quality and harms aquatic life in our streams, rivers and ocean.
Pool Maintenance
How to legally drain chlorinated or salt water pools.
Teacher Resources
Learn about resources we have to help teachers.