Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week 2024
October 1st-7th
Stormwater Awareness Week is a regional and statewide effort that encourages communities to utilize newsletters, social media posts, and educational events to raise awareness of how rainwater moves through infrastructure and our environment.
Anyone can participate in Stormwater Awareness Week (municipalities, townships, schools, watershed groups, families, and individuals.)
Clean streams start with you!
Example actions and events might include (but are not limited to):
- Community or Neighborhood Clean-Ups (litter, streams, stormwater ponds, etc.)
- Native Tree & Plant Installations
- Rain Garden Construction and/or Maintenance Activities
- Mulch leaves on your grass to help soil conditions.
- Properly dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste that’s no longer being used.
- Fix car leaks to protect water quality.
- Always pick up and properly dispose of pet waste.
- Reduce winter salt usage.
- Attend educational workshops or tours.
- Spread the word!
For more information and resources please visit https://www.ohiostormwaterweek.org/#/
