Take a Tour
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
Please Don't Litter
Trash left along roadways, ditches and stream banks washes into our waterways through rain and melting snow. Not only is littering illegal, it is an eyesore which can endanger wildlife and allow stagnant water to breed mosquitoes. Debris can also block drain inlets, preventing efficient drainage and possibly contribute to flooding.
Volunteer for Litter Clean-Ups
Volunteers are needed for litter cleanups along waterways and to help with the "NO Dumping, Drain to Rivers" storm drain marking awareness project. These programs are an ideal community service activity for either an individual or a group, including youth groups and schools. Watershed cleanups are held each year, including Central Ohio River Pride Month, and other opportunities are available year round through local watershed Groups.
See related Features below for more details on these programs.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in protecting our natural resources, get involved in
our public education programs. You, your community or school group can
participate in stream-bank litter cleanups, invasive plant removal & many
other activities that promote awareness & appreciation of our natural
waterways.
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Storm Drain Marker Program
Summer & fall offer perfect weather for this volunteer opportunity to raise awareness that dumping waste into storm drains contributes to water pollution & endangers wildlife. Decals, adhesive & instruction is provided for volunteers to apply on curbs near storm drain inlets - perfect for individuals or groups.
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Help Prevent Street Flooding - Keep Storm Drains Clear
Help prevent street flooding by keeping storm drains free from blockages. Trash, leaves, debris, snow & ice are all common causes of strom sewer blockages - you can help.
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