Keep It Clean

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Simple steps you can take at home to  prevent water pollution .


Take a Tour

Watershed Signage

Signage installed at Griggs, O'Shaughnessy & Hoover Reservoirs invites park visitors to  take a self-guided tour along the shoreline & learn about the green infrastructure installed there.

Rain gardens, porous pavement & more can improve the quality of storm water entering the reservoirs that supply our drinking water.

Non-point Source Pollution

Stormwater Runoff

Protect our Waterways
Illustration Courtesy of NCDENR

DryItDontDumpItWhen caught improperly disposing building materials or residue from project clean-up, contractors, and those who do home improvement, will be responsible for fines and clean up fees that can cost thousands of dollars. 

Take the simple steps below to prevent liquids such as paint, drywall compound, concrete washout, and other chemicals from entering our water ways. In general, these building materials can safely be disposed of or recycled when dried. Other options for disposal include donation or reuse.

Simple Steps for Paint Disposal

Simple Steps for Paint Disposal Take simple steps at home to protect our waterways when remodeling - whether it's a DIY project or you have contractors. - learn more

Simple Steps for Concrete Disposal

Simple Steps for Concrete Disposal Take simple steps at home to protect our waterways when remodeling - whether it's a DIY project or you have contractors.
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Reuse, Recycle, and Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly

Reuse, Recycle, and Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly Related links and resources for Reuse and Recycling or Disposing of Hazardous Waste - learn more