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🌱 Feed your lawn, not our streams. Apply fertilizer carefully and only as directed. Sweeping excess fertilizer off sidewalks and driveways helps keep nutrients out of storm drains and local waterways. #MS4 #Stormwater #ThinkBlue

🍂 Don’t rake it to the curb! Leaves, twigs, and yard debris left in the street can wash into storm drains during the next rainstorm. Compost, mulch, or bag yard waste instead to help keep local waterways clean. #MS4 #Stormwater #ThinkBlue

🍳 What are F.O.G.s? Fats, oils, and grease may go down the drain, but they can build up in pipes, cause backups, and contribute to sewer overflows that harm local waterways. Let grease cool, collect it, and throw it in the trash instead. #MS4 #Stormwater #ThinkBlue

🚗 Care for your car, care for our waterways. Even small oil leaks can wash into storm drains when it rains. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs help keep oil and other vehicle fluids out of local rivers and streams. #MS4 #Stormwater #ThinkBlue

🌱 Leave it on the lawn! Grass clippings return nutrients to the soil and help support a healthier lawn. Just be sure to keep clippings out of streets and storm drains to help protect local waterways. #MS4 #Stormwater #ThinkBlue

🍂 Keep your mind in the gutter! Clogged gutters can send leaves, debris, and pollutants into storm drains during rainstorms. A little routine maintenance helps reduce runoff and protect local rivers and streams. #MS4 #Stormwater #ThinkBlue

🐾 Bag it. Bin it. Done. Pet waste left on the ground can wash into storm drains and local waterways, adding harmful bacteria and nutrients to our rivers and streams. Always pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. #MS4 #Stormwater

💧 A small leak can become a big pollution problem. Oil, fuel, and other vehicle fluids can wash into storm drains during rainstorms and flow directly to local waterways. Check for leaks regularly and clean up spills promptly. #MS4 #Stormwater

🌧️ Storm drains are for rainwater only. Anything that enters a storm drain can flow directly to local rivers and streams. Help protect water quality by keeping trash, chemicals, and yard waste out of the drain. #MS4 #Stormwater #OnlyRainDownTheDrain #WaterQuality #ThinkBlue

⚠️ Some waste doesn’t belong in the trash—or the drain. Paint, cleaners, pesticides, and other hazardous materials should be taken to approved collection sites to help protect local waterways. #MS4 #HHW #WaterQuality #ThinkBlue

🐾 Pick it up before it washes away. Pet waste left on the ground can be carried by rain into storm drains, where bacteria and nutrients can pollute local rivers and streams. Bag it, bin it, and help protect water quality. #MS4 #PetWaste #Stormwater #WaterQuality #ThinkBlue

🗑️ Keep dumpster lids closed and trash areas covered. Leaking dumpsters and uncovered waste can send polluted runoff into storm drains and local waterways. A simple lid can make a big difference for water quality. #MS4 #Stormwater #WaterQuality #PollutionPrevention #ThinkBlue

🚫 Storm drains are for rainwater only. Dumping chemicals, wash water, paint, or other waste into a storm drain can pollute local rivers and streams. If it’s not rain, keep it out of the drain. #MS4 #Stormwater #WaterQuality #OnlyRainDownTheDrain #ThinkBlue

🍂 Turn food scraps and yard waste into something useful. Composting helps reduce waste, enrich soil, and keeps organic material out of storm drains and waterways. Small changes at home can make a big difference for water quality. #MS4 #Composting #Stormwater #WaterQuality

🧹 Sweep first, wash last. Before hosing down driveways and sidewalks, sweep up dirt, grass clippings, and debris. Keeping pollutants out of storm drains helps protect local rivers and streams. #MS4 #Stormwater #WaterQuality #PollutionPrevention #ThinkBlue

🌱 A little mulch can make a big difference. Mulch helps keep soil in place, reduces erosion, and prevents sediment from washing into storm drains during rainstorms. Healthy landscapes help support healthy waterways. #MS4 #Stormwater #ErosionControl #WaterQuality #ThinkBlue

🔧 A few drips today can become a pollution problem tomorrow. Vehicle leaks can carry oil, antifreeze, and other fluids into storm drains when it rains. Fix leaks early and clean up spills to help protect local rivers and streams. #Stormwater #PollutionPrevention #WaterQuality

🌱 Put your lawn to work! Grass clippings naturally return nutrients to the soil, helping keep lawns healthy. Just remember—keep clippings off streets and out of storm drains to help protect local waterways. #MS4 #Stormwater #LawnCare #WaterQuality #ThinkBlue

Native plants do more than look great—they help protect local waterways.🌱 Deep roots absorb rainwater, reduce runoff, and filter pollutants before they reach storm drains. Plant local and support cleaner water, pollinators, and wildlife. #Stormwater #NativePlants #WaterQuality

🌧️ Storm drains are not trash cans. Anything that enters a storm drain can flow directly into local rivers and streams. Keep litter, yard waste, pet waste, and chemicals out of drains to help protect water quality. #MS4 #Stormwater #OnlyRainDownTheDrain #WaterQuality #ThinkBlue