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• Its the only substance allowed in a storm drain.

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• What is rain or
• What is storm water

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• Grandma was right, this non-toxic solution cleans
  and shines almost any surface.

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• What is vinegar

HOMEMADE SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT POLLUTION Glass
cleaner one part vinegar, four parts water, dry
with newspaper Scouring powder baking soda and
salt Mildew remover spray undiluted vinegar on
surface, wait 30 minutes, scrub with hot
water Disinfectant rubbing alcohol Whitening
agent borax
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• Its the best way toavoid fuel spills at the
  gas station.

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• What is Dont Top Off

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• Its how high you should mow your lawn to promote
  root growth, shade out weeds, and minimize the
  need for fertilizer and water.

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• What is three inches

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• A specific group of best management practices
  to prevent surface water pollution during
  construction activities requiring significant
  earth disturbance.

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• What is Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

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• A system of pipes that transports rain water
  directly to local lakes, rivers, and streams.

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• What is a storm sewer system

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• Its the term for an area that drains to a common
  stream, lake, or wetland.

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• What is a Watershed
• We all live in a watershed!

Watershed (-shed) n.1. a ridge or stretch of
high land dividing the areas drained by different
rivers or river systems 2. the area drained by a
river or river system
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• This occurs when storm water picks up pollutants
  and debris including sediment, fertilizer, oil,
  and trash. It is the number one threat to our
  nations surface waters.

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• What is Runoff

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• Movement of soil particles often caused by storm
  water runoff, wind, or construction.

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• What is Soil Erosion

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• Typically planted with native vegetation, this
  storm water storage area also provides pollution
  removal through infiltration.

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• What is a Rain Garden

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• Its a pet product that is also great for soaking
  up spilled motor oil, antifreeze, and other
  fluids.

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• What is kitty litter

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• Its the correct way to clean soil off of a
  paved area.

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• What is Sweeping

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• Its the best place to wash your car.

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• Where is on the lawn OR What is a car wash
  facility that drains to the sanitary sewer

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• Its what you need to do with pet waste.

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• What is bag it and throw it in the trash
• OR Flush it down the toilet

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• A category of products from your home that
  require special collection and disposal.

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• What is household hazardous waste

RULE OF THUMB Buy and use the smallest amount
possible.
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• Its the most common pollutant in runoff from
  residential areas.

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• What is fertilizer

Choose a slow-release, low-phosphorus
fertilizer Follow package instructions, and use
sparingly and caringly Sweep, dont hose excess
back onto lawn Never fertilize when rain is
expected your time and money will literally be
washed down the drain! Leave grass clippings on
the lawn
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• Just four quarts of this can form an eight-acre
  slick if dumped down a storm drain.

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• What is motor oil

RULE OF THUMB Dont dump it if youwouldnt
drink it.
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• Besides heavy rain and sprinkler/hose use, its
  another major source of water that picks up
  pollutants before entering the storm drain.

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• What is snow melt

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• Its a fluid required to run your automobile that
  can be purchased in either a highly toxic or a
  safer/less-toxic variety.

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• What is antifreeze

Traditional ethylene glycol antifreeze is highly
toxic. It is especially hazardous for children
and animals, who are attracted to its sweet
taste. Antifreeze made of propylene glycol is
safer around children and animals (it has no
sweet taste, but still keep it out of reach), and
is less toxic for the environment. Plus, it is
just as effective as traditional ethylene glycol
antifreeze. Propylene glycol antifreeze is
readily available at most auto stores and repair
shops.
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• Choosing native plants can reduce or eliminate
  the need to use this highly toxic substance.

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• What is pesticide

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• What is Adopt-a-Highway

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• What is a storm drain OR What is an outfall

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• What is Silt Fence

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• What is a Rain Barrel

A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from
your rooftop for later use in watering your lawn
and garden.
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• Who is Dot the Drop

Dot the Drop is MDOTs Storm Water Mascot
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• Together Better Roads, Cleaner __________.

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• What are Streams

Slogan attributed to Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT)
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• Only Rain in the __________.

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• What is Drain

Slogan attributed to Southeast Michigan Council
of Governments (SEMCOG)
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• Our Water, Our Future, Ours to
• _________.

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• What is Protect

Slogan attributed to Southeast Michigan Council
of Governments (SEMCOG)
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• Fertilize ______ and caringly.

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• What is Sparingly

Slogan attributed to Southeast Michigan Council
of Governments (SEMCOG)
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• Clean up after your
• __________.

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• What is Pet

Slogan attributed to Southeast Michigan Council
of Governments (SEMCOG)