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Looking for ways to in own your backyard? Here are 5 ways to protect the Bay from home!

Some of the most dangerous chemicals are products we use every day. Here are some natural alternatives:

Did you know that household chemicals we use everyday can be dangerous when handled improperly? Here are some tips on how to keep yourself safe when handling them:

Recognize this guy? Mr. Trashwheel and his peers has been working hard to gobble up trash and pollutants since early 2015- and have done a great job at it! Between 2014 and 2021, Mr. Trashwheel and his team have collected over 3 million pounds of trash.

Can you spot your state? Storm drains across this region may be directly feeding into our Chesapeake Bay- and can catch more than just water. Be on the lookout for markers designating drains to the bay!

WYD? HBU?... Use this hashtag to share how YOU are

Why is runoff scary??? Spooky consequences include property damage, water pollution, beach and shellfish closures, increased algal growth, clouded water, and more! Now that's scary. Learn more about the effects and how you can make an impact.
https://shorestewards.cw.wsu.edu/faq/understanding-the-impacts-of-runoff/ #:~:text=Some%20other%20effects%20from%20stormwater%20runoff%20include%3A&text=Instead%20it%20runs%20off%20hard,fertilizers%2C%20pet%20waste%20and%20more

FAST FACTS

Did you know storm run-off contributes 17% of phosphorus loads, 9% of sediment loads, & 17% of nitrogen loads? That's a lot of pollution.

Learn where it comes from and how you can make an impact.

https://www.chesapeakebay.net/issues/threats-to-the-bay/stormwater-runoff #:~:text=Stormwater%20runoff%20can%20push%20excess%20sediment%20into%20rivers%20and%20streams,contaminants%20into%20rivers%20and%20streams.