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⁣⁣Each month, Ms. Drop and The Stream Team will present our tip of the month to help keep Lake Champlain clean by reducing stormwater runoff.⁣⁣
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⁣This month, we’re looking for people to join The Stream Team. Volunteer and help keep Lake Champlain clean!⁣⁣
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⁣⁣Learn more at rethinkrunoff.org/the-stream-team/⁣⁣

We are seeking volunteers to help us tell the stor

We are seeking volunteers to help us tell the story of streams. In lieu of our regular water quality sampling program we will be collecting stories from streams throughout Chittenden county based on weekly prompts this summer. Prompts will range from data-driven tasks like sampling macroinvertebrates or identifying plants to artistic tasks like sketching and taking photos. We will provide a brief training with each prompt, so no experience is neccecary. Story collection will begin June 15 and conclude August 21 for a total of 10 sampling days. Anyone is welcome to join. To be matched with a site or to ask questions send us a message or email info@rethinkrunoff.org
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Sites are offered in the towns of: #burlingtonvt #colchestervt #essexvt #essexjunctionvt #miltonvt #shelburnevt #southburlingtonvt #willistonvt #winooskivt .
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#rethinkrunoff #keeplakechamplainclean

Last week we scrubbed these tomato paste barrels c

Last week we scrubbed these tomato paste barrels clean so they can be upcycled into rain barrels this summer. Registration is still open for our rain barrel workshop in Essex this August. Follow the link in our bio to sign up. The cost is $40 per barrel.

#rethinkrunoff #keeplakechamplainclean #essexvt

Do you have a classroom or community organization

Do you have a classroom or community organization that is interested in learning about water quality? Book a guest speaker from the Stream Team! We are happy to present to groups of all ages with interactive programs ranging from “Build a Watershed” for younger learners to “Urban Streams in Chittenden County” for adults. Visit our website to to learn more and sign up. Presentations are offered free of charge to any school and community organization based in our 9-municipality service area*. Please note that our guest speaker program has gone digital to adapt to covid-19.
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*Burlington, Colchester, Town of Essex, Village of Essex Junction, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston, Winooski

#rethinkrunoff #keeplakechamplainclean

Join us for a 30-min Zoom call at 2pm on May 26 to

Join us for a 30-min Zoom call at 2pm on May 26 to discuss how to change your storm water footprint to help #keeplakechamplainclean. Link in bio. Co-hosted by @echo_vt

This Saturday were hosting a free kids program at

This Saturday were hosting a free kids program at the @essexfreelibrary. Join us from 11:30-12:30 to build a watershed model, plan a city and discover what you can do to help #keeplakechamplainclean Open to all ages. #rethinkrunoff

Calling all bookworms - this month @brownellvt is

Calling all bookworms - this month @brownellvt is featuring titles from our Clean Water Reading List. Stop by to explore the collection of books for all ages, and don't forget to bring your library card! 📖
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Last Friday Shelburne's streets became a little bi

Last Friday Shelburne's streets became a little bit brighter. Two artists painted storm drain murals with a message about clean water. Julie Holmes, a local music teacher and watercolor artist painted a mural outside the new Pierson Library. Julie’s artist’s statement about the mural is “Every drop counts has several meanings: everything we put in the drains comes out in the lake, and also every person matters.” Julie collaborated with the sixth-grade class at Shelburne Community School by inviting each student to design and paint their own rain drop.

When you walk by these murals, think about how your actions impact storm water. Did you know that most storm drains lead directly to Lake Champlain or nearby streams without any form of treatment? That’s why it is important that only rain goes down the drain. Please refrain from dumping oils, paints, trash, pet waste, lawn clippings or anything else in the storm drains.

#shelburnevt #rethinkrunoff #streamteam #publicart #mural

Last Friday Shelburne's streets became a little bi

Last Friday Shelburne's streets became a little bit brighter. Two artists painted storm drain murals with a message about clean water. Heatheranne Lee, a local student, painted a mural of Champ with the message “Keep the Water Clear, Remember Champ Lives Here.” Her mural located outside of Shelburne Country Store. Swipe to see photos of the process.

When you walk by these murals, think about how your actions impact storm water. Did you know that most storm drains lead directly to Lake Champlain or nearby streams without any form of treatment? That’s why it is important that only rain goes down the drain. Please refrain from dumping oils, paints, trash, pet waste, lawn clippings or anything else in the storm drains.
#shelburnevt #rethinkrunoff #streamteam #publicart #mural

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