August 17, 2006
Paint Poured Down Storm Drain
I was shocked and disappointed to see someone in our townhouse complex in the Byrne Creek watershed has poured what appears to be paint down a storm drain.
While it didn't appear to be a large amount, any paint at all is no good. People still don't seem to know, or perhaps care, that all storm drains lead to local creeks. That means that anything except rain that goes down those drains could potentially kill fish and other creatures.
I've informed council and also suggested that the drains in our complex be marked with the yellow fish program. As a streamkeeping volunteer, I'd be happy to do so.
Posted by Paul at August 17, 2006 04:06 PM