Education & Outreach Materials

Wash your car in a way that protects waterways.

Most of our dams no longer serve a purpose. Instead, dams degrade the health of local rivers and streams.

Detention basins are important for managing stormwater but need to be regularly maintained.

Keep leaves off streets to reduce the amount of nutrients that enter storm drains.

Green infrastructure manages stormwater in a way that replicates natural systems.

Properly dispose of household chemicals to protect the environment.

Learn ways to take care of your yard and protect rivers at the same time!

Native plants with deep roots stabilize soil and infiltrate rainwater into the ground, which helps to reduce runoff.

Nutrients are essential for river ecosystems, but excess amounts hurt the health of our waterways.

Pick up dog poop every time, everywhere to protect the water quality of rivers and streams.

Be mindful of where you drain pool water.

Use rain as a resource by collecting rainwater to be used later.

Rain gardens collect stormwater and help it soak into the ground instead of running off.

We all want to have a great time out on the water. Be River Responsible to keep the river enjoyable for everyone.

Together we can use the right amount of salt to keep roads safe while also reducing our impact on the environment.

How to maintain septic systems to avoid extra costs and prevent water contamination.

Stream restoration techniques improve water quality and habitat, creating healthier waterways for wildlife and communities.

Wastewater treatment plants are major players in keeping streams healthy.

Make new habits to reduce unnecessary water usage in and around the home.

Healthy rivers and streams support a diversity of aquatic life, including fish, dragonflies, and mussels.

Even though leaves and branches are natural, they do not belong in rivers.

Looking for other watershed materials?

We love to work with our watershed members to make education and outreach materials to meet their MS4 permit requirements and make an impact in their community. If you’re interested in other water-related topics or would like to customize an existing resource, please contact Lea Rodbarry, Watershed Communications Specialist at [email protected] or 630-428-4500 x109. We make materials on a quarterly basis and appreciate your feedback!