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Urbanized areas produce large stormwater runoff volumes due to large amounts of impervious surfaces. Stormwater runoff can pick up pollutants such as sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and other waste, becoming a significant source of water pollution.

Today, we can make a real difference in preventing impacts to our streams by joining together to stop pollutants from entering them. Keep this Glove Box Guide handy and be part of the solution at work !

A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your roof that would otherwise runoff into storm drains and streams. A rain barrel is typically made from a 55 gallon drum, a gutter down-spout, vinyl hose, PVC couplings, and a spigot. Rain barrels are simple, inexpensive and can sit under any gutter down spout.

Storm Drain Protection. Easy steps to help you Create a Clean Water Future by Protecting our Storm Drains!

Stormwater detention areas are built to safely hold stormwater that runs off from impervious surfaces during heavy rain events. This reduces the flow into rivers and streams during storms, and decreases flooding.

An outreach program of the Baldwin County Extension Office and available for use in other counties. The program trains volunteers to teach nine lessons in schools and to community groups about some of the most critical environmental issues facing the area.