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Everyone loves watching the leaves change in the f

Everyone loves watching the leaves change in the fall. However, leaves and debris should be removed from storm drains and properly disposed of.

Take a moment to clear any storm drains near your driveway and yard.

Help keep Lake Champlain clean!

Volunteers needed for tree planting events on Oct

Volunteers needed for tree planting events on Oct 20 and 21. If you love the Winooski River and Lake Champlain and want to help improve water quality and wildlife habitat, consider joining us to help plant 750 trees in Colchester and Shelburne. Details are in the link in our bio. We will take covid-safe precautions.

Fall is actually the best time to prep your lawn f

Fall is actually the best time to prep your lawn for next spring! Instead of using phosphorus-based fertilizer, try aerating your lawn and using compost as an alternative. It will keep your lawn healthy and green and reduce the amount of chemicals that find their way into our lakes, rivers and streams.

Help keep Lake Champlain clean!

Ms. Drop’s Tip for August! During the sum

Ms. Drop’s Tip for August!

During the summer months, you may wash your car at home to save money. But washing your car in the driveway or on the street will send soapy water directly into storm drains.

Instead, try washing it on a grassy area to help reduce the amount of detergents and cleaning agents entering the drains, keeping Vermont’s lakes and rivers clean.

Ms. Drop's Tip for July! Help us keep Lake Champl

Ms. Drop's Tip for July!

Help us keep Lake Champlain clean during these summer months!

By redirecting your downspouts you can help reduce stormwater runoff and prevent sediment and other pollutants from reaching Lake Champlain.

Tomorrow is the last day to enter our giveaway. Jo

Tomorrow is the last day to enter our giveaway. Join this young South Burlingtonian by cleaning out a storm drain in your neighborhood and you will be entered to win treats from @lcchocolates and a t-shirt from the Stream Team. See full contest details below.
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GIVEAWAY: This summer Stream Team challenges you to clean up a storm drain in your neighborhood. Did you know that most storm drains lead directly to a stream or lake without any treatment? That's why it is important to make sure rain water is the only thing that goes down the drain.

Email us with a picture of yourself cleaning trash or debris out of a storm drain and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a Stream Team t-shirt & sticker and a pack of maple-caramel chocolate bars generously donated by our friends at Lake Champlain Chocolates.

Be sure to practice social distancing, wear a cloth mask and practice good hygiene by wearing gloves and washing your hands when you return home. If you can't wait until the drawing to enjoy some delicious chocolate, head over to https://www.lccretail.com/ to order online for local delivery or curbside pickup.

To enter: Send an email with the subject line: "Clean Water Challenge Entry" to rethinkrunoff@gmail.com with a photo of yourself completing the challenge or a before and after photo of the drain. Include your full name and town of residence in the email. Only one entry per person. If you are under 18 years old, please ask an adult to submit an entry on your behalf. All entries are due by midnight on July 15, 2020.

Residents of the following Vermont municipalities are eligible to participate: Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston & Winooski.

Check out these beautiful plants in the Shelburne

Check out these beautiful plants in the Shelburne Pond watershed that were photographed by Stream Team volunteer, Rachel as part of biodiversity week. You can join the fun by adding nature observations from your backyard or local hikes to @inaturalistorg

#rethinkrunoff #streamream #streamstories

GIVEAWAY: This summer Stream Team challenges you t

GIVEAWAY: This summer Stream Team challenges you to clean up a storm drain in your neighborhood. Did you know that most storm drains lead directly to a stream or lake without any treatment? That's why it is important to make sure rain water is the only thing that goes down the drain.

Email us with a picture of yourself cleaning trash or debris out of a storm drain and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a Stream Team t-shirt & sticker and a pack of maple-caramel chocolate bars generously donated by our friends at Lake Champlain Chocolates.

Be sure to practice social distancing, wear a cloth mask and practice good hygiene by wearing gloves and washing your hands when you return home. If you can't wait until the drawing to enjoy some delicious chocolate, head over to https://www.lccretail.com/ to order online for local delivery or curbside pickup.

To enter: Send an email with the subject line: "Clean Water Challenge Entry" to rethinkrunoff@gmail.com with a photo of yourself completing the challenge or a before and after photo of the drain. Include your full name and town of residence in the email. Only one entry per person. If you are under 18 years old, please ask an adult to submit an entry on your behalf. All entries are due by midnight on July 15, 2020.

Residents of the following Vermont municipalities are eligible to participate: Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Milton, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston & Winooski.

#streamteam #rethinkrunoff #keeplakechamplainclean

Rainy days like today provide a perfect opportunit

Rainy days like today provide a perfect opportunity to capture and save water in a rain barrel for later use in your flower garden or lawn. Lauren attended our rain barrel workshop in Burlington last year. After a coat of paint and re-directing the gutter, here's what it looks like installed! Learn how to make your own at our upcoming virtual workshop (kits will be available for pickup for those who register and pay). Link in bio.

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