Here are some things you and your family can do to prevent stormwater pollution:

 

Be Informed

Keep Our Lakes and Stream Clean - Learn More!

Special Events

Join us for our annual free family event -  World O! Water

At Home

Wash cars infrequently and use biodegradable soap when you do.

Recycle used motor oil and anti-freeze.

Bring leftover toxic materials to UndertheSink.  Go to http://www.underthesink.org/ for more information.

Build and install a rain barrel.  Learn more about the Omaha's Rain Barrel Program.

At School

Start a recycling center for paper, glass, and cans.

Always put trash in trash cans - never in the street!

Ride your bike or the bus, or carpool with a friend.

Use water-based paints and wash up inside the classroom! 

Outdoors

Remind your parents not to apply fertilizer, herbicides, or pesticides if rain is in the forecast!

Use kitty litter to soak up spilled oil from your driveway. Sweep it up and throw it in the trash can.

Pick up your pet's poop using a plastic bag or pooper scooper. Then, put the poop in the trash.