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Stormwater Awareness. University Seminar 1100 Instructor Workshop. Stormwater Awareness. What is stormwater ?. Rainwater that does not soak into the soil and grass. Rainwater that runs off our streets, parking lots, concrete, etc. Stormwater Awareness. Where does it go? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Stormwater AwarenessUniversity Seminar 1100
Instructor Workshop
Stormwater AwarenessWhat is stormwater?
Rainwater that does not soak into the soil and grassRainwater that runs off our streets, parking lots, concrete, etc.
Stormwater AwarenessWhere does it go?
Runoff flows to ditches and guttersInto storm drains and underground pipesDirectly into our creeks and river
Untreated and Unfiltered
Why is this bad?Unfiltered stormwater can have contaminates
and bacteria such as: Oil and gasoline Fertilizers Pesticides Soil Grass clippings Trash Pet waste Cigarette butts
Stormwater Awareness
BAD
Stormwater AwarenessThe San Marcos River is our treasured water for
recreation…
…and is home to 5 threatened and endangered species
Example: Texas Wild Rice
Example: Texas Blind Salamander
Stormwater AwarenessHow Can I help?
Respect and protect our river Don’t litter & pick up trash others leave behind (can
end up in storm drains and in river) Recycle your cans & water bottles Encourage others to do the same
How Can I Help?o Report illegal dumping
• Don’t throw items or dump chemicals down storm drains
• If you see someone doing it, report it immediately• Below are contacts of offices you can contact to
report any illegal disposal of items into storm drains• City of San Marcos: (512) 393-8036• Texas State University, EHSRM: (512) 245-3616
Stormwater Awareness BAD
How Can I Help?
Dispose of used oil/hazardous waste properly Campus: EHSRM disposes of campus hazardous wastes City Residents: Residents can drop off waste at
Household Hazardous Waste events
Clean up after your pooch Pet waste can end up in the river Bacteria in waste can make swimmers sick
Stormwater Awareness
Stormwater AwarenessHow Can I Help?
Volunteer Habitat Conservation Plan
Tree planting along river banks River Clean-Ups Spread the Word