Most people know that chemicals like waste oil and paint cause problems in our environment, and have heard about water and air quality regulations for industrial operations. However, many do not know that our daily activities and things like sediment and yard waste can hurt our streams.
As development increases, more area is paved and less rainwater can soak into the ground. This creates more stormwater which carries pollutants to our waterways. Any activities that can create stormwater pollution must be prevented or minimized.
Click here to watch a video about properly disposing of common items without harming streams and rivers.