City of Melrose, in Partnership with Mystic River Watershed Association, Shares Series of Stormwater Education & Safety Tips
The City of Melrose, in partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Accociation, has compiled a series of stormtwater education and safety tips for the community.
Tip One: How to Prevent the Pollution of our Waterways, From the Mystic Watershed Association
You hate stepping in it. And fish hate swimming in it, too! Regularly scoop your dog's poop from public areas AND your backyard, before it washes into our waterways. To learn more, visit www.mysticriver.org/stormwater.
Odias pisarlo. ¡Y los peces también odian nadar en él! Saque regularmente la caca de su perro de las áreas públicas Y de su patio trasero, antes de que llegue a nuestras vías fluviales. Visite www.mysticriver.org/stormwater.
Tip Two: How to Prevent Pollution in Storm Drains, from the Mystic River Watershed Association
In the spring, bag your grass clippings for curbside pickup. Even better, leave the clippings on the ground or compost them to make a natural fertilizer. But whatever you do, don't dump them in a storm drain or leave them on the sidewalk! Want more tips? Visit or www.mysticriver.org/stormwater.
En la primavera, empaque los recortes de césped para recogerlos en la acera. Aún mejor, deje los recortes o compostelos para hacer un fertilizante natural. Pero hagas lo que hagas, ¡no los arrojes en un desagüe pluvial ni los dejes en la acera!
Tip Three: How to Prevent Pollution of Local Water Bodies, from the Mystic River Watershed Association
Polluted runoff is the nation’s greatest threat to clean water. As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and carries that pollution into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and other recreational activities.
For more educational tips, visit www.mysticriver.org/stormwater.
About the Mytic River Watershed Association:
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was founded in 1972 with a mission to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources. Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and resilient Mystic River watershed for the benefit of all our community members. To achieve this, the Mystic River Watershed Association is protecting water quality, restoring important habitat, building climate resilience, transforming parks and paths, and inspiring youth and community members.